About a month ago, Senator Clinton requested to meet some soldiers from New York. So to fit us into her busy schedule, a lucky few were slotted to meet her at the helipad. So somewhere between landing and getting to the vehicle that awaited her, we were able to fulfill her request. John McCain was also with her, and a post meeting consensus reveals that everyone thought McCain was much cooler than Clinton. He actually took the time to shake everyone’s hand, pose for a picture with anyone who wanted one, and thanked everyone personally for doing what we’re doing before running off to catch up with our senator. The painting she’s holding is from one of our own SSG O’Brien. I tried to tell her it’s from the soldiers of the 69th infantry, but I doubt she heard me what with her fast-paced handshake-smile-nicetomeetcha-next routine. She also commented on how dangerous the routes have gotten, basically a slap in the face for those who patrol it, namely us.
This is a view of where we live. Our trailers are surrounded by concrete barriers for protection against fragments from incoming mortar rounds, but I guess if one lands right on a trailer, whoever's in there is shit out of luck. The path is covered with rocks to facilitate travel when it rains. It gets really muddy when it rains, it sucks here wet or dry.
This is the building I work in. As you can see,
it's just like the Carribean...without the water.
And this is antenna hill, across the street from us.
One of these days, I'll drag my ass up there and
check out the scenery.
This is the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Post Exchange, basically a wal-mart out here. The pic on the far right is the Bazaar run by locals. This is probably where I'll be getting everyone's souvenirs. Camel statue anyone?
Around the Post Exchange (PX) area, there're also little shops. Barber shop, flower shop, jewlery shop, carpet shop, car dealership, Berger King, and coming soon a Popeye's chicken and bisket. As you all can see, we have it pretty rough here. Those guys in the World Wars got nothing on us. So I'm doing good, and spirits are begining to go up with each passing day and regular rumors of when we'll be coming home. But on a serious note, the guys here are enduring a lot and should be recognized for their contributions. There's also a lot going on that we're not showing, for one reason or another, but for the most part, we're doing good. Happy Easter everyone!!!
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Happy Easter to you too!! Senator Clinton came to Poly too, she is quite abrupt. Hope you are doing well; hang in there and we hope you come home soon!
kools...looks like bill's taking a vacation.. nice cut! hahaha... im sure everywhere is paradise without something... but youll be out of there before we know it...this year is zipping by . i bumped into bai hiao on the streets, he told me hes not working in chicago anymore...hes working in bklyn with his brother in law in the liquor store . he also has glasses now, cracked me up big time when i saw him on the street. till next time, keep your vest on and your head down.
Happy Easter!!! Glad you're safe. hahaha. Camel statues. Lol.
senator clinton shouldve been booed. busy schedule my ass, like she really cared.
happy easter. always take care. id take that camel but dun really want it at all.
My dad has a picture of Senator Clinton, him and his wife (DONT ever call her the other name. hahaha) She's scary in the pic...I meant Clinton...well, maybe the wife too.
I really hope you had a good Easter deary...I LOVE Popeyes....one of these days I will send you something worth sending....any requests? 
Take care! Love ya!
Happy Easter! I want another shot glass! =D find me another one of those in iraqi-mart...=D
James says that he almost didn't recognize you 'cause we can tell you gained weight...weight is good. =D
glad to hear you're doing well. Continue to take care of yourself....can't wait to you get back, when you/we can eat some good food!!!
well you know she's there for the publicity. but anyway, you know how they say it's the thought that counts...I don't want a camel.
i am going to kick you... just because
i'm glad you got to meet the senator mei. my teammates and i down here didn't even know she came down. unfortunately for her, her publicity stunt didn't reach the Sunni Death Triangle. take care, and be safe. as for Wai, he was a good friend and a good soldier. he will be remembered always.
-Dave
derek you are so pimp
dude,
i know that.....i like to write stuff down now, so i can hear myself better....
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