One of our own here will soon be deploying to the sandbox

hey everyone. been here in Baghdad for a while now, id like to say were getting into a rythm but everytime i feel like its a breeze, that breezy sound turns to a screech and followed by a boom.
Not that bad, but certainly makes you think twice about slamming doors and trunks when you get home.
Living and eating conditions couldnt be better, so there isnt much to complain about, though we find stuff. still trying to find a way to ship ammo home. Do I need a ffl to ship 40mm?
Anyway, I sure cant wait to see you guys, except, of course, Greg. And go boozing.
Hope this finds you all well.

dr
 
not that i can think of. we fell in on quite a bit of sundries. food just gets eaten. just keep us in your thoughts. One of my gunners lives over by the 7-11 near you, couple more from Marlboro in the unit, but ive only got one.
 
Nice hearing from you. Glad to hear you guys are doing well. You'll never get used to that sound. They mortaring you in the night and morning? Alan said they would get it at about 5am and then around 5pm. Had one of their porta potties blown up and their shower.
Let us know if you guys need anything, and good luck bringing the ammo back.[laugh]
Stay safe and watch your six.
 
Hey, Centermass, let me know if you need something.

I'll do what I can.

PM inbound, with my AKO address, it goes into my work address, I'm a Technician up here in Vermont.
 
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Geez Ross, couldn't tell me bout them when Alan was over there.[wink][laugh]
He was lucky his uncle kept him in hot sauces and bbq sauce the whole time he was there.
 
Hey, Sue, I just found out about them this weekend. I plan on telling Mrs Magnum's sister about them before she goes over; she's a cook... [smile]
 
took some pics last night at BIAP, we stop there on our merry way around the AO on missions. heres one of some sexy guy...

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heres on of my Guntruck....

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and heres one of me and one of my TLs before we flew to Kuwait....

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Nice pics. If you can figure out how to blacken the names you should.[wink] Just thinking about your safety.[grin] So do you also go through Cropper? Pretty soon you'll be having winter there, has it started to cool down any?
 
there we go.
I drive by Cropper if I have to go to that side of the base, but the stuff I pick up is in the middle. I think theres some guys from Mass at Cropper, because they threaten us with going to cropper to be security guards. For stuff like, you know, rolling our hats, or not blousing correctly....sheesh
 
centermass181 said:
there we go.
I drive by Cropper if I have to go to that side of the base, but the stuff I pick up is in the middle. I think theres some guys from Mass at Cropper, because they threaten us with going to cropper to be security guards. For stuff like, you know, rolling our hats, or not blousing correctly....sheesh
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Alan's unit left there last year. Can't remember who replaced them. Alan hated that crap at BIAP. As he said they still forget they are in a war zone. Have they made you salute yet too? Like he said sniper check. Stay safe and watch your six. Don't let the little stuff get to ya.
 
centermass181 said:
there we go.
I drive by Cropper if I have to go to that side of the base, but the stuff I pick up is in the middle. I think theres some guys from Mass at Cropper, because they threaten us with going to cropper to be security guards. For stuff like, you know, rolling our hats, or not blousing correctly....sheesh
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You wouldn't like Cropper trust me on that one.[thinking]
 
make us? I live in the Green Zone, granted I work in the Red Zone exclusivley, but around here, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting 3 fullbirds and 2 fat majors. Saluting is like drinking water, theres quite a bit of brass around here. Lets just say that the other guys in the company (my squad hass a totally different mission) havent been working as much when those two guys went to testify to congress.
And as far as forgetting your in war at BIAP, I can definatley see that. The place is bigger than Boston. Although they did get swatted with a 240mm rocket they other day.
Anyway. Im happy with my mission. I dont have to coordinate with too many people, and I work nights, which keeps me out of the hot sun. Plus I think you can see more out on the roads with NODs. and Thermals........
 
centermass181 said:
make us? I live in the Green Zone, granted I work in the Red Zone exclusivley, but around here, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting 3 fullbirds and 2 fat majors. Saluting is like drinking water, theres quite a bit of brass around here. Lets just say that the other guys in the company (my squad hass a totally different mission) havent been working as much when those two guys went to testify to congress.
And as far as forgetting your in war at BIAP, I can definatley see that. The place is bigger than Boston. Although they did get swatted with a 240mm rocket they other day.
Anyway. Im happy with my mission. I dont have to coordinate with too many people, and I work nights, which keeps me out of the hot sun. Plus I think you can see more out on the roads with NODs. and Thermals........
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Too funny. Glad you like your mission. Stay safe, and if you need anything let us know.
They mortaring on a daily basis? Alan had that for awhile.
Stay safe and hope this deployment goes quickly for you.
 
heres some pics we took after the ball game, and around that time frame, from an undisclosed location in Iraq.

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me, the psg, Suicide7, and my medic)


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me and our very own Suicide7 from NES

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me and the PSG, he doesnt get out much, so we let him up on the roof. I say let, but its like 10 flights of Iraqi stairs with 80+ pounds of kit.

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me peeking down at the humvees

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....and a gratiouitous picture of myself
 


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