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Everywhere I go these days this summer’s hot weather is the topic of conversation.

In Baghdad and Baqubah, Iraq, the seven-day forecast is for average daily temperatures of 114 to 117 degrees. Our soldiers routinely carry 30 to 50 pounds of body armor and equipment.

Imagine that. For their sakes, please imagine that.