sunrise over fallujah

4. Jonesy’s "religion" and his favorite genre of music to play on his guitar.
6. The nickname given to the narrator, Robin Perry, during his first roll call in Kuwait.
9. The New York City neighborhood where the protagonist, Robin "Birdy" Perry, is from.
10. The home state where Jonesy dreams of returning to open a music club
13. ELEVENTH: The tragic event that motivated Birdy to enlist in the army against his father’s wishes.
14. The country where the novel is set during the 2003 invasion.

1. AFFAIRS: The specific army unit Birdy is assigned to, tasked with winning the "hearts and minds" of Iraqi civilians.
2. The guitar-playing soldier in Birdy’s squad who just wants to make it back home.
3. The primary antagonist of the novel, as Birdy struggles with its lack of clear purpose.
5. The tough-talking, wisecracking female gunner in First Squad.
7. Abbreviation for the improvised explosive devices that pose a constant threat to the unit.
8. ANGELS: The title of the 1988 companion novel that features Birdy’s uncle, Richie Perry.
11. What the sunrise metaphorically represents in the desert, signaling a new chance at life or death each day.
12. The primary way Birdy communicates his fears and experiences to his Uncle Richie.