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Personal Stories
We at Armchair General love to share stories of our readers in action, especially those toughing it out in Iraq, Afghanistan, and associated supporting locations. We invite anyone interested in sharing a personal story to contact us. It is a good way to help educate the world about the work done by soldiers past and present.


Interview with Sean Naylor

Armchair General | Published: January 25, 2007 at 10:02 am

Army Times correspondent and best-selling author of Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda answers our questions.

Letters from Iraq 6: Light infantry, HOOAH!

Russ Vaughn | Published: December 28, 2006 at 10:00 am

In his sixth letter home, Russ takes a look at some of the weird and wonderful things happening in Iraq.

Letters From Iraq 5: Sand, Pools, and RPGs

Russ Vaughn | Published: December 07, 2006 at 7:42 pm

In his fifth letter home, Russ shares his experiences with sandstorms, swimming pools, and RPGs.

Interview: Patrick Bronte & NgaToa.com

Published: December 06, 2006 at 10:00 am

Not only does New Zealand military historian Patrick Bronte collect inspiring stories, he is one!

Red Bulls in Iraq – Pt. 7: A Trip to Baghdad: Pt 1

Cpt. Fernando A Franco | Published: November 21, 2006 at 3:15 pm

Cpt. Fernando A Franco pays a visit to one of Saddam Hussein’s ornate palaces and sees for himself how the life of the former Dictator differed from those of the everyday citizens.

And then all Hell broke loose

James Bradley | Published: November 20, 2006 at 12:00 pm

Major James Bradley files another report from Kandahar, Afghanistan, describing some of the activity at the Multinational Medical Unit.

Letters From Iraq 4: Fobbits!

Russ Vaughn | Published: November 01, 2006 at 3:00 pm

Those that live on COB’s or FOB’s are known as FOBBITS. Like Hobbits, true Fobbits live in buildings protected by dirt. J.R.R. Tolkien is probably in heaven smiling.

When you’ve got a job to do, you do it: A Kiwi Officer in an Army of Volunteers

Patrick Bronte | Published: October 30, 2006 at 2:42 am

“We are going to Gazala and if the enemy are there we will attack and destroy them and have breakfast. If it’s not occupied we will occupy it and have breakfast.”

Letters From Iraq 3: Life, Death, and Helicopters

Russ Vaughn | Published: October 13, 2006 at 12:00 pm

In his third letter home, Russ explains daily life, helicopters, and what happens in a medical emergency in a war zone.

Another Busy Day

James Bradley | Published: October 02, 2006 at 8:00 am

Reporting from Kandahar, Afghanistan, Major James Bradley reveals that morale is high among the troops dealing with the day to day issues in that troubled part of the world.

Red Bulls in Iraq – Pt. 6: A Soldier on Leave

Cpt. Fernando A Franco | Published: September 25, 2006 at 12:00 pm

Cpt. Fernando A Franco reveals what it is like to serve away from his family and friends on the front line in Iraq.

Letters From Iraq 2: Devils, Dogs, and Dub Dub Lizards

Russ Vaughn | Published: September 03, 2006 at 6:26 am

In his second report from Iraq, Russ shares some of his experiences with the “wildlife” of Iraq and living conditions of the soldiers there.

Letters From Iraq 1: Getting Started

Russ Vaughn | Published: August 16, 2006 at 12:00 pm

Armchair General introduces Russ Vaughn, recently deployed to Iraq working in a military police capacity. Russ wanted to share his experience with his friends and family by writing often, and he also gave us the green light to publish his letters for our readers – to give a better idea of what the men and women of the US armed forces are doing over there. From time to time, we’ll have more of his letters. Thanks in advance for reading their story.

Red Bulls in Iraq – Pt. 5: A Different 4th of July

Cpt. Fernando A Franco | Published: July 19, 2006 at 6:26 pm

For all the American soldiers deployed to Iraq, 4th of July takes a different meaning. We are fighting an enemy who does not believe in freedom, the freedom of their own people.

Memories of Vietnam

Stephane Moutin-Luyat | Published: July 18, 2006 at 6:11 pm

Steve Hansen, two-tour veteran of the Vietnam war, shares his thoughts and experiences in this fascinating interview.

Red Bulls in Iraq – Pt. 4: Memorial Day memories from Iraq

Cpt. Fernando A Franco | Published: June 25, 2006 at 7:35 pm

As part of ACG‘s adopted unit, Cpt. Fernando A Franco logs his latest report from the continuing operations in Iraq.

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