Friend of TheForce.net, SSG John T. Chappelle writes in with this...




"Hey, I'm a Star Wars fan in Iraq. I'm such a fan I brought a Master Replicas light saber with me, just so I'd have a piece of Star Wars even over here. I took these photos on my last patrol south of Baghdad. The Iraqi children wanted to know what it was, so threw the help of my interpreter, I told the children the story of Star Wars. I felt like C-3PO from Return Of The Jedi, telling the story to Ewoks. It was almost exactly the same. Anyway, I thought you might find this interesting- U.S. troops giving freedom and Star Wars to the people of Iraq."

John, thanks for taking time out of what I'm sure is a very busy schedule to write and send us pictures. Take care over there and make it home safe & sound!