At Balad, we visited the air command center, saw a Predator (unmanned drone), drove MRAPs (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles), visited their hospital, and met with their chaplain who happens to be one of the few rabbis in the Air Force.

CNN: Commentary: A tale of two wars

Without new funds, orders for what the Army considers the No. 1 lifesaver against roadside bombs, MRAPs -- Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles -- will be canceled.

CNN: Pentagon says funding fight affecting war effort