We are stranded at a small base

"We are stranded at a small base here just south of Baghdad.

It is not far from my leave and each and every day we spend out increases the anxiety of missing my leave date.

The medivacs are red today, meaning they will not fly for whatever reason. Sandstorms are what we are told but looking up we see none. The sky is blue and the sun hangs high beating down on us. All over this small camp soldiers walk around, glancing upwards."
Chapter: War