One of the first things that you notice when you get off the plane is the unusual variety of vehicles. Most are different from those you’ll see in the US. (Notice the gun turret on top) Probably the most common type of vehicle is the MRAP (Mine Resistant Armor Protected) vehicle. These are the [...]
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I like to check the weather report every day, just to get an idea of what to expect. The internet makes this easy, and I’ve bookmarked the nearest major city that is close to us here in Balad, Iraq. Anyway, here is what the weather report looked like yesterday: I’ve seen rain, sun, [...]
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The superbowl is a big deal for US Military personnel overseas. Here in Iraq, it was a very special day indeed. The broadcast of the game was carried live from 0200 in the morning until 0500 (2AM to 5AM). They had special setups for the live broadcast in all the recreation centers, and also the [...]
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