Update

August 2nd, 2008

Just wanted to throw an update out here, not much new going on in Iraq.  I have just been studying and getting caught up with my classes.  My two classes Introduction to Java and American Government are wrapping up next week, so I have to take my finals.  I’ll be just a teensy bit busy taking care of that!

Anyhow I’ll try to drop more pictures here when I get a chance.

Update

July 28th, 2008

Still grinding away at catching up in my classes that I got behind on while at home visiting.  Other than that not much has been going on over here.  I’m currently working midnight shift on the Help Desk so it is relatively calm.  I’ll keep posting pictures though as I get time.  Oh and today I received another box from the Yellow Ribbon Girls, love to see those.  I think my co-workers love seeing them even more, they devour all the treats packed inside. :)

Tina & Elijah 1-10-08

July 27th, 2008

Here are some pictures of Tina and Elijah that Tina sent me while I was in Iraq in January 10 08.

Camp Slayer 1-10-08

July 27th, 2008

Here are two random pictures on Camp Slayer.  Was watching some of the contractors on a small boat, they go around the lake and pull the overgrown seaweed stuff into the boat then cart it off.

Loyalty again… :) 01-10-08

July 26th, 2008

More Loyalty Pics!

Tina and Elijah 1-04-08

July 26th, 2008
Here is a picture Tina sent me of her and Elijah back in Dec 07 - Jan 08 when I was in Iraq and she was visiting PA.
Tina and Elijah, PA 01-04-08

Tina and Elijah, PA 01-04-08

Loyalty, 12-30-2007

July 26th, 2008

This is I think my third trip to Loyalty.  I know, I know developing a trend.  I think total I have been there 5 times?  Probably the most out of anyone in my shop. :P  Anyhow, here are some more pictures, coolest ones are of the re-construction money I came across.  I think they said it was around $250,000.  They give to Iraqi’s when we accidently destroy something of theirs, or they give us good tips to find IED’s and other no no stuff.

Please excuse the blurry photos, I was a little excited holding all that money. :)

Pictures from my trip to Balad, 12-23-2007

July 24th, 2008

Here are some photos and a short movie clip from my first trip to Balad just before Christmas 2007.  The movie clip just shows the Blackhawk gunner firing off a few rounds to ensure his weapon is working.

Here is the video, it is an .avi and I can play it using VLC player, but your results may vary.

iraq_balad_blackhawkgunfiremovie_12_23_2007

First Blackhawk Flight to Camp Loyalty December 21, 2007

July 24th, 2008

Found some pictures of my first flight from Liberty to Camp Loyalty, December 21, 2007.  Ok for real last update for the day, gotta sleep….zzzzz….

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July 24th, 2008

Ok I’ve posted all the pictures I feel like posting today.  I have to get to work on my 10 page report on Arlen Specter…. yay.  It’s for my Government and Politics 170: American Government class.  Let me tell you the thrills I get at the thought of that /sarcasm off.   :P I will go through my hard drive and post some more pictures tomorrow.