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o EOPLE can discuss the war in Iraq as they please,
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but without firsthand experience overseas, they may never

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But Mike Rambo can. Presently in the Naval Reserves with the

Seabees, a construction battalion, Mike has been in the reserves

for nearly ten years and has seen active duty for five years, receiv­

ing two purple hearts during his service in Iraq. “The first thing

to knowabout military service is

that you are working together for a

common goal-to accomplish spe­

cific missions. This camaraderie is

unmatched by any other organiza­

tion and is the backbone of our

military/’ he said.

His experience has allowed

Mike to be a Christian witness,

while demanding his reliance upon God. “Being is a combat zone

certainly stretches your trust in God,” Mike said, “but it also gives

92 you a chance to show the strength that God gives you. Fellow

Seabees in my unit were surprised to find someone who was dedi­

situation was cated to God and served on the lines along side them with calm­

ness. Shortly after a harried situation in Fallujah, we began a

sad over there—to see prayer group before each mission. The men noticed the difference

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the devastation the
In the A1 Anbar province of western Iraq, Mike endured a

n> Saddam regime had test of faith. “After being injured a second time, I was challenged
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to rely upon God’s grace to protect me and carry me through. Fi­

done. But the Lord nally, after three weeks, I was sent to Germany and finally home

to the States. But God taught me that it is only by His grace and

promised that He His power we can live. Life without God is meaningless.”

would never leave

Mr. Frank Partridge

served as a military

me nor forsake me; policeman in active

duty for four years in

and through each peacetime. He said,

“ Generally, most v / v

servicemen struggle —
instance, I could see

with feelings of guilt

because their

the hand o f God buddies were killed

and they w eren’t.

as He carried But as a Christian,

Mike may not be

struggling with these
us through. feelings, because He

knows God is in

control.”