- Major Sessions stands on small stage and welcomes the group to Kuwait. She tells them they're in the Civil Affairs unit, which will work with the native population. She introduces Captain Coles.
- Captain Coles has Robin and the rest of the unit sound-off, giving their names and where they're from.
- He tells them they're attached to the Third Infantry, who will spearhead the attack if the army reaches a combat phase. They will follow the infantry and start the process of rebuilding.
- The order has not yet been given for the bombing and removal of Saddam's regime.
- After the speech, a tall blonde named Marla Kennedy calls Robin "Birdy."
- Birdy tries to intimidate her out of the nickname but Kennedy points out that she's got an M-16.
- A guy in a camouflage do-rag and dark shades sits next to Robin.
- He says his dream is to eventually open a blues bar and play the guitar there. He says they should watch each other's backs.
- He asks Robin if he is a "hero type," and Robin says he's not.