I am a week late to this discussion, as I wanted to share my experiences from 20 years ago in Iraq with the 48th Brigade Combat Team from Georgia and my close encounter with an IED.
Last week marked National Newspaper Week, which holds personal significance for me. As a columnist, I have the privilege of sharing my thoughts with readers, courtesy of the editors, and receiving feedback.
With nearly three decades of experience, I have formed meaningful connections with regular readers, despite never meeting them in person. You, the readers, have been with me through both good and challenging times, offering constructive criticism when needed.
If I ever doubt the impact of my column, an error in fact or number promptly generates enough mail to reassure me that my work is being read.
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Author's summary: The author reflects on their love for newspapers.