James Gallagher is a member of the First Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard. In July, 2007 James returned to his hometown of Galena, Illinois, after serving an extended 16 month tour in Iraq. Today, Gallagher has four more years to serve in the Iowa National Guard, and it’s any one’s guess whether he will be deployed a second time. In the meantime, Gallagher is planning to get his EMT license so that he can become a fire fighter and keep serving his country.

Blog Entries by James Gallagher

Chicagoland: Lack of Experience Versus Cranky Old Age

Posted September 5, 2008 | 02:15 PM (EST)


Note: This article was authored by James O'Gallagher. Any other versions are the result of a technical glitch.

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Just Work: Thankful to be Home this Thanksgiving

Posted November 21, 2007 | 01:21 PM (EST)


I never used to take Thanksgiving too seriously. It was just another day off of work; an opportunity to stuff myself with Mom's buttery mashed potatoes; and a chance for some serious football time on the couch over beers with friends. But since I got back from Iraq, things have...

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