Korean Village
This is a long travel day, so we got to get up early, I hit breakfast, and Sadam’s hunting Cabin is packed with officers and big dogs. I ran into the guy who brought the wounded warriors over for closure from the war and to visit where they were injured, and we got to talking. He and I both want to start setting up Walter Reed shows ASAP. His last name was Kell, he was a hilarious, energetic Baldwin looking fellow who I really like.
This is Cold as Hell in these things, you cannot shut the gunner doors. So even though there is a heating system, only the pilots get a taste of that.
It’s Like a bad episode of Mash. We had to go to Alasad and switch Choppers. They Control West Iraq, so we have to unload, get checked in then reload. We get our own Black Hawk Crew “The Werewolf’s,” but we share the chopper with some contractors, and they had a bunch of equipment!
This is the Euphrates river: I also have seen The Tigris this trip. That’s where Jesus walked!
Our first stop Korean Village:
Klugs XO: He informed us of the last six groups that were supposed to come out canceled, and he was positive we were going to. The travel and the weather are responsible for this.
This Base Borders Seria and Jordan is made up of allot of The 82nd Airborn, and our pilots will be there, so The skydive bit should be fantastic..
These walls are called Esko Barriers
Just like Giant sandbags but 7 feet high with rebar walls.
The Werewolves Stuck Around to enjoy the show and then Fly us Back. I have a separate short Blog to talk about them.
These guys wanted a show! If you look close enough, I think I’m the Employee of the month.
The Food was excellent, and they had an awesome POW-MIA thing set up. They have them at all DFACs, but this one stood out. Here is the item in the frame.
Those who have served and those currently serving the uniformed services of the United States are ever mindful that the sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice. We are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, others have endured and may still be enduring the agonies of pain, deprivation, and internment. Before we begin our activities this evening, we will pause to recognize our POW’s and MIA’s. We call your attention to this small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor near the head table. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that members of our armed forces are missing from our ranks. They are referred to as POW’s and MIA’s. We call them comrades. They are unable to be with their loved ones and families tonight, so we join together to pay our humble tribute to them, and bear witness to there continued absence. This table, set for one, is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her suppressors.
Master Sarg Klug, Felicia Micheals, Stephen Kruiser, Carol Montgomery, Leighan Lord, and Mark Riccadonna
This is a long travel day, so we got to get up early, I hit breakfast, and Sadam’s hunting Cabin is packed with officers and big dogs. I ran into the guy who brought the wounded warriors over for closure from the war and to visit where they were injured, and we got to talking. He and I both want to start setting up Walter Reed shows ASAP. His last name was Kell, he was a hilarious, energetic Baldwin looking fellow who I really like.
I’m having a hard time with ranks and symbols and who does what, so I will be posting a blog on ranking when I slow down a bit.
Even After the “wake up” last night, I got great sleep. It’s Raining and dreary. Iraqi mud is Awful. It is like a Toxic mix of sticky like gum and consistency of dog crap, it is so thick and nasty. It’s cold, and we have long chopper rides today, so I try and bundle up, but it don’t help. This is going to start confusing and end worse.
Everyone is cranky because of the cold. We were warned it snowed in the Korean Village yesterday- its the US’s Siberia!
This is the Euphrates river: I also have seen The Tigris this trip. That’s where Jesus walked!
My Feet and hands where Frozen Solid. It was painful. Once we got in, we went to The Mayors Cell. Klug, he was a good guy. He is from Oregon, and between him and his base, it reminded me of a lumberjack lodge.
Our first stop Korean Village:
This Base Borders Seria and Jordan is made up of allot of The 82nd Airborn, and our pilots will be there, so The skydive bit should be fantastic..
These walls are called Esko Barriers
Just like Giant sandbags but 7 feet high with rebar walls.
The Werewolves Stuck Around to enjoy the show and then Fly us Back. I have a separate short Blog to talk about them. 
These guys wanted a show! If you look close enough, I think I’m the Employee of the month.
Two beer to each soldier during the game!
Those who have served and those currently serving the uniformed services of the United States are ever mindful that the sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice. We are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, others have endured and may still be enduring the agonies of pain, deprivation, and internment. Before we begin our activities this evening, we will pause to recognize our POW’s and MIA’s. We call your attention to this small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor near the head table. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that members of our armed forces are missing from our ranks. They are referred to as POW’s and MIA’s. We call them comrades. They are unable to be with their loved ones and families tonight, so we join together to pay our humble tribute to them, and bear witness to there continued absence. This table, set for one, is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her suppressors.
The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. The single red rose in the vase, signifies the blood they many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep the faith while awaiting their return. The yellow ribbon on the vase represents the yellow ribbons worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand with unyielding determination a proper accounting of our comrades who are not among us tonight. A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate. The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait. The glass is inverted - they cannot toast with us this night. The chair is empty - they are not here. The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope. Which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation. Let us pray to the supreme commander that all of our comrades will soon be back within our ranks. Let us remember and never forget their sacrifices. May God forever watch over them and protect them and their families.
AND NOW TO CHEER YOU UP!!
When we were waiting for the dining hall, they had us go to a bunker because it was so cold. Leave it to Felicia and Carol to make you laugh.
