Morgan,

Good Luck in Iraq. Be safe. I hope its as boring as a 14 month insurance seminar.

...and for those of you who need a little Star Wars reference to handle your separation anxiety:

Anyone who has a cat will find this HILL-freakin-larous .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13dLaTIHSg&feature=user

Post-meal cleaning routine...