Roland Thompson was born during the Tet offensive. Later he joined the navy, and has since served in various operations. His column, “Nutrition Is a Force Multiplier,” is a partial record of the nutrients he has consumed in support of those operations, and the forces they have exerted upon him. Email Roland at mohammeds.radio@yahoo.com.

• January 2008: Nutrition Is a Force Multiplier
  A monthly column about food in Iraq.
• November/December 2007: Nutrition Is a Force Multiplier
  The second installment of a monthly dispatch on food and power from a soldier stationed in Iraq.
• October 2007: Nutrition Is a Force Multiplier
  The first installment in a monthly column about food during wartime.