Here is the bulk of an Email Brian (B2) was able to get out today.

Eddie, Thank you for your kind words of inspiration. I do truly miss the
comradere and spirited discussions on the synth zone. It is a very special
group of individuals. Please pass along my sincere appreciation for all
their support and let them know they are in my thoughts and prayers.

The dessert is proving to be more formidable than I imagined. The wind has
been blowing up to 50 mph and the sand storms and cloudy conditions have
made things very interesting. I have been flying the night missions. We
pull 12 hour shifts and fly twice some nights. everything is pretty much on
schedule and everyones spirits are great. Hopefully, we will be home soon.

well, as usual, the line is building to use the e-mail. I really appreciate
you taking the time to e-mail me and my wife. It means so much to be
supported by great Americans. I hope that
some day, we can all get together and actually meet face to face. I look
forward to that day.

Best Wishes, Brian