Hey Guys! Sorry it has been a while, but I have literally been on the go. Many of you know that my base location has changed. I have moved from Mahmudiyah to JSS Yarmouck. Yarmouck is a very small base in the middle of a Baghdad neighborhood. I have no personal computer Internet, but because it is in the middle of the big city I can use the military computers that are made available for personal use and I can now update the blog site myself for the first time since arriving in theatre.
I am really enjoying it so far here. I can look off my building and watch the neighbors in their yard. I don't know if you are aware, but Baghdad has a population of several million people. There are sites and sounds of the city everywhere. I can watch children play, a soccer game in the field next to our base and always traffic. We have a number of Iraqi soldiers that work here with us which is great for the cultural exchange that takes place. We live in Iraqi homes, very nice homes, large enough to house many soldiers. A lot of our patrols are now what we call dismounts which simply means we walk. I enjoy the interaction with the populace and the excitement of being out in the middle of what is happening.
So anyway, that is what is going on with me at the moment. The Iraqi troops are doing a terrific job here as are their policemen. It is truly amazing to see the transformation taking place in this once war torn country.
I ask that God bless this country and people and as always God bless our soldiers and the United States of America.
I also remember those at home with no jobs or who are suffering from lack of work. I know it is tough, but hang in their. We will overcome these times of trouble and God will see us through. His promises cannot be broken.
I am really enjoying it so far here. I can look off my building and watch the neighbors in their yard. I don't know if you are aware, but Baghdad has a population of several million people. There are sites and sounds of the city everywhere. I can watch children play, a soccer game in the field next to our base and always traffic. We have a number of Iraqi soldiers that work here with us which is great for the cultural exchange that takes place. We live in Iraqi homes, very nice homes, large enough to house many soldiers. A lot of our patrols are now what we call dismounts which simply means we walk. I enjoy the interaction with the populace and the excitement of being out in the middle of what is happening.
So anyway, that is what is going on with me at the moment. The Iraqi troops are doing a terrific job here as are their policemen. It is truly amazing to see the transformation taking place in this once war torn country.
I ask that God bless this country and people and as always God bless our soldiers and the United States of America.
I also remember those at home with no jobs or who are suffering from lack of work. I know it is tough, but hang in their. We will overcome these times of trouble and God will see us through. His promises cannot be broken.
