On the Road Again

I don't think Willie had the Iraq desert on his mind when he recorded that song but that is where Scott is headed. His construction project ended today and he was told that as of noon tomorrow, he will be back driving convoys. While there is certainly an increased element of danger to the job, being "farther from the flagpole" appeals to Scott. Leaving base means leaving the command and all the annoyances of being under constant scrutiny.