I am a single father of three beautiful girls and two dogs. I would love not to define myself with my occupation, but it is hard to not do because I have been doing it since I was 18. I have traveled around the world via train, plane, ship and automobile. I love to go hiking and camping; sometimes in a tent, other times in a travel trailer. I like to stay active and try to appreciate the finer things in life. I like to think of myself as a pretty open and honest person, so I'll try to answer any question you may have. I like to laugh and have a good time. Life is just too short not to be happy.

Right now I am in Iraq working as an advisor to the Iraqi Army. I advise the operations staff section of an Iraqi division located in Mahmudiyah (mah-mu-d-yah), a small town about 25 miles south of Baghdad. I do not do as much advising as I do shooting the bull with the officers in the office. I have found that many of the things we were led to believe about Muslims is not true.

1) thinking I'm really good at something
2) wishing I was a really good mechanic
3) being proactive in my decision making and moving forward with the decision
4) I like to think I am really good at being a dad. I still feel and act young and love to do activities with my girls.

..if they knew me from my teenage years would say, "What happened to all of your hair?"

I like to read almost any book, as long as it has a good story line and interesting characters. I'll read almost anything written by Stephen King; even repeating it after a few years. I really liked the Dark Towers series. Probably my favorite book is Once an Eagle. Pat Conroy is also a very good author and his books are fantastic. The Prince of Tides is probably my favorite book written by him.

My music taste vary a little between country and rock. I like old rock music from the '50s and '60s although I wasn't around then. I like modern rock when working out or out cruising on my hog.

My favorite food would have to be Mexican food. Not the store bought or canned variety, but the real stuff. Smoked brisket that has been in the smoker for about six hours, topped off with alvocado, pinto beans, and paired with fresh grilled corn on the cob is to die for. It takes a while to cook, but it is so worth the effort.

My three daughters, my motorycle, the outdoors, good friends, physical exercise and relaxation.

What next?

Right now I am deployed. Looking to being able to hang out with good friends. When home, I can usually be found at the house hanging out with friends, joking and drinking a beer or a nice gin and tonic.

Are you crazy? This is something to be shared with a person, not with the world.

You just want to chat and get to know one another. I will be home in October for a couple of weeks and then have to return here for another few months. I return from deployment in March.