A Report from Iraq: It Could Be Worse

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Good Men Project Magazine contributor Newman McKay addresses some common misconceptions about Army life.

An Intellectual at War

Ever wonder how really smart guys end up in the Army? Check out this five-part series, “War and the City,” by Iraq war veteran Roy Scranton in the New York Times. It’s a fascinating chronicle of Scranton’s path, “from youth to soldier to civilian writer.”

Singing Soldiers

American soldiers aren’t just fighting wars. They’re breaking into song—and staying “relevant” back home in the process.

The Man Who Ended McChrystal

Michael Hastings was a great journalist even before bringing down the general.

In the Army Now: A Report from Iraq

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Army Lieutenant Newman McKay has been in Iraq for one month. This is what he’s learned: 1) It’s hot. 2) The trek to the bathroom is no fun. 3) Never, ever, order the breakfast burrito.