The Hedgehog I Took to War - And the Journalist He's Become I still remember the day I decided to take a 2-pound hedgehog named Benjamin Hall with me on deployment. It was a moment of pure madness, or so my fellow soldiers thought at the time. But in hindsight, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. As we patrolled through the dusty streets of Iraq, Benjamin's tiny spines would quiver with excitement whenever he sensed danger nearby. He'd dart between our feet, his little eyes scanning for any sign of trouble. And when we came under fire, he'd curl up into a ball and let out a defiant squeak - as if to say, "You're not scaring me, buddy!" But despite the chaos and uncertainty of war, Benjamin brought us all together. He became an unlikely mascot, a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. And when we finally returned home, I knew that Benjamin's impact would extend far beyond our little platoon. Fast-forward to today, and you'll find Benjamin Hall thriving as a journalist. Yes, you read that right - a hedgehog journalist! He's got his own column at Fox News, where he shares stories of courage and perseverance from the front lines. His writing is raw and unflinching, yet somehow always manages to convey the humanity behind even the most brutal conflicts. Now, I know what you're thinking: "How did this little guy go from being a war buddy to becoming a journalist?" Well, let me tell you - it's not just about his natural talent or his ability to sniff out a good story. It's about Benjamin's unwavering dedication to telling the stories that need to be told. As I sit here writing these words, I'm reminded of the countless times we'd huddle around our makeshift radio, listening in on the BBC World Service and marveling at the power of journalism to bring us closer together. And now, as Benjamin's editor (yes, I still get to wor...#Iraq #Fox_News #Benjamin_Hall #BBC_World_Service
