Posts Tagged ‘basra’
Women's Initiatives May Strengthen Iraqi Economy, by Stephanie Cassinos
July 16th, 2009
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq – The view from the window of a humvee in rural Iraq is a confusing sight. Small, broken structures disrupt the long stretches of sand inhabiting either side of the highway. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bandshe, basra, cassinos, catchpenny, censored, Iraq women, raiderettes
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Happy 4th of July!
July 4th, 2009
If you’re going to have fun with illegal fireworks, please do so safely and enjoy a message from you favorite Army Broadcasters.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS5_n-vzEso[/youtube]
Tags: 4th of July, basra, sassypants, stone
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Vehicle Shuffle
June 17th, 2009
The beauty of Iraq is our section of 20+ people has one vehicle to share while each contractor is given his very own road-hogging SUV. Although COB Basra isn’t a very big compound, we covet the luxury of driving in a semi-A/C’d Tahoe to get from point A to point B. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: b2, barney, basra, stone, vehicle
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Stone's Back!
June 16th, 2009
Stone got back today. He’s been gone for a good three weeks and we missed him tons! I gave him a big hug when I saw him, even though he was very sweaty. I’ve needed a hug over the past few days, so I’m giving them out for free (even though I’m really the one who benefits.) = ) Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, hugs, sassypants, stone, velveeta
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Camp Charlie
June 4th, 2009
So, I was told there’s an email circulating to the people that live in CHUs – it says if they don’t obey the rules (ex: don’t brush your teeth outside, use the bathroom), they will be moved to Camp Charlie. I take this to mean Camp Charlie is the punishment. My question is what did we do to get moved there?
Tags: basra, camp charlie, tentliving
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Finally Attacked
June 2nd, 2009
I knew it was only a matter of time before we got attacked. It’s been so quiet, too quiet for Iraq. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: attacks, basra, coffin bed
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Our New Home
May 27th, 2009
The 343rd MPAD has their very own tent. A tent to call home; at least until they kick us out in a few weeks. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, coffin bed, tentliving
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Week 1 of the Red Bulls
May 25th, 2009
The boss is titling each week and I believe this is week 1 of 41. I’m already exhausted. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, europe, leave, pass
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Survey Says
May 23rd, 2009
We had lunch with the Division Command Sergeant Major today to talk about the housing situation. He was nice and gave us two hours of his time, but it boiled down to this: he wants to help, but has no answers for us except that he cares and will work on it for us.
Tags: 34th ID, basra, tent living
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Careful what you wish for…
May 20th, 2009
Today a weight is lifted; a burden that has hung over our heads since the 34th got here is gone. The TOA (Transfer of Authority) is over. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 34th ID, basra, good idea fairy, live tv, stone, tent living, toa
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