2nd BCT soldier Blogs

Blogs have become one means for soldiers to share their experiences with family and friends, and increasingly with the world. A couple of 2nd BCT soldiers have blogs that have been located so far:

1) As of two days ago, Sgt. Dale Rogers had a blog on www.beerforsoldiers.com, which was recently shut down due to legal issues not related to the blog. The blog on the site, however, is still up here. There is no word on whether the blog will continue.

2) A combat medic from the 1-503rd, Idahosa "Idaho" Edokpayi, has a blog called whoisidaho.blogspot.com. Medic Edokpayi was born in Nigeria and became a U.S. citizen just this year. The blog dates back to 2002, with postings greatly slowed in recent weeks. It describes his emotions more than his activities, so does not compromise operational security. Some powerful posts include when he announced he was going to Iraq, his first post from Iraq, and his recent post on the completion of the first month of deployment.

Medic Edokpayi also has a link to a web-site for his platoon (2nd platoon, A Co, 1-503rd): www.lostindesert.com - the site contains several pictures, with aims of periodic updates. Thanks for the effort, guys!