On Independence Day, soldiers put freedom in perspective
Since arriving home from Iraq two weeks ago in time for the birth of his second son, Sgt. Michael Lubinski has been in amateur photographer heaven. Today, he'll supplement the dozens of baby pictures with photos of fireworks. It's a rare break from military routine for Lubinski who, like most of the 3,200 Wisconsin National Guard members in Iraq, works 12-hour days, six days a week. And it will be over in a flash: On Monday, he'll resume his deployment. full story >>> WSJ
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