Don; Thank your son for his service. I have several freinds who are currently in Iraq or Afghanistan right now. Pray for both your son, his platoon, company, unit of whatever size and give him to God. I would suggest possibly making him a couple of pillow cases to take with him. Maybe have his wife help pick out the fabrics - just something from home that reminds him of home and of normalacy. Unfortunately, he will come home with scars. Make sure he talks - if not to you then to someone he trusts. The talking about his experiences may save his life. God bless him and hs his family as you all go through this time of anxiety. I also agree don't watch the news - they only show the bad stuff and not the good stuff. Again, God bless him and your entire family. Chris, a retired military wife.