Joel Markowski:  

There have been many updates since my last posting. As I stated in the beginning, the love of my life... beautiful, caring, and wonderful women who captured my heart and soul from the first time we met has made me her husband. We recently celebrated the birth of our beautiful daughter Madelynn (June 2008) to our family during my last leave in the U.S. (Photo added to album). I am looking forward to spending much needed time with my family, it has been difficult... inspiring, joyous, tragic and unlike anything I have ever experienced and the sacrifices that are involved have only solidified our relationship. I will complete my tour here in Iraq sometime in the fall of 2009. I accepted a new position Sept. 2008 as an Instructor and Trainer for Camp Fiji "Specialized Training Division" Baghdad. Our team of police officers implement tactical and survival skills in advanced training for the Basic Recruits. Our military counterparts the 8th Brigade out of Hawaii work in conjunction with training as we push towards a positive step with the local nationals. As stated before about the video, it was not approved to be posted, but photos will be updated from time to time. Take Care and God Bless. I added a new update, but it looks as if it didn't save. So I will write up another one. I have returned to Iraq to finish up my contract with the State Department. Recently was transferred ...Expand for more