Death by Picture

I forgot to put a few pictures in yesterday...I couldn't figure out how to upload them in order so here are few of all the bags while still on Ft. Drum, one of me in the cockpit on the flight to Kuwait, one of my cot/living area in the tent in Kuwait, one from inside the C17 on the way to Iraq (everyone has their Kevlar on), a bunker on post here in Iraq, one of Saddam's palaces on post, and last but not least the band hall. Here is one of me all kitted up for you honey. Everyone enjoy...more to come.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Well it took a little bit of doing but I am in Baghdad...via Kuwait. I would have to say that though Iraq is more dangerous than Kuwait it is in many ways better. Although I awoke to a sand storm this morning it is better here because there are things to look at, interesting buildings, and it is an odd feeling being thrust into the middle of a location of such turmoil and recent history our children will be learning about in school years from now.

Here are some pictures of Kuwait so you can see just how barren it really is there. Keep in mind it is a little better where I am now and I actually have a room. There are actually plants and it is nice to be able to work again! Working is a worthy distraction from the many days we have ahead of us. I will have more pictures tomorrow or so...I am really tired so I think I'll go to bed...goodnight.