Dear Brother:

This war has been hard for me but I'm adjusting to the environment. It has been stressful fighting a war in an unknown territory. But being here is not so bad, i was able to make some new friends to ease stress. All I'm hoping for is for this war to end soon and come home to my family and friends. So don't lose hope and continue to pray for our safe return home. Also pray that our president will start to see how this war has affected the country and start sending us home.

That is enough about the war. I would like to know how you are doing so far and also how dad and mom are doing? Hopefully me going to war hasnt been putting stress on the family. Tell mom and dad that they dont have to worry about me and keep going on with their life before I was sent to war. Well, this is all the time I have to write back to you guys. Take care of yourself and the family for me.

Sincerely,

Tan