Ok , so we’re not good with money out here. The dollar is worth a hell of a lot in local shops then it is at home.
In fact spending power is on the up in downtown Iraq! Another problem we have is getting these guys to accept credit cards from companies that they dont recognise. […]
Sending money home can be a costly effort. We’ve always tried to find the most cost effective method , and as the only IT savy person in our platoon , its mostly left to my good self to have a look around the web and find the best thats to offer when it comes to […]
I like to work out and keep myself at my peak. Over here in Iraq you tend to have lots of time on your hands and keeping fit is a great way of keeping in top shape for the job. To build on what I have already I generally try and beef up using Carbs […]
We have guys over here that are less fortunate than others. Our GIs are at war in one of the most violent countrys on the planet. Injurys are inevitable and I know tons of guys and gals that have had operations ranging from aputations on legs to feet and so on.
A most harrowing experience can […]
Found this today and well impressed at YouTubes facility
http://www.youtube.com/youchoose_issue?i=iraq
One from Rudi!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5KkvuRixKQ
My Mother was the one who got me taking life insurance. It costs more for us guys out here and the Army covers us up to a few 100k.
But My Mom mentioned to me that I could not only cover the house repayments at home on death , but also a good few dollars for […]
Calling home is the most exciting time over here. I get to call home a few times a week.. But its those times when
you could do with even a txt message to a loved one to let them know you care. Mobiles out here are expensive but you can signup in the US and get […]
Im looking to get myself further up the ranks in the Army and have been looking around for some books , amazon is great for second hand stuff. But a site I found recently which our Platoon leader is now looking into is a site relating to corporate performance management .
These Guys offer the latest […]
When your out here in Iraq and sand gets into everything , something simple like setting up a few PCs becomes an
arduous task. Switches and Comms gear is sent from the US central Ops , but its forever breaking down due to sand damage.
Now Im only a lowly soldier ( and blogger! ) but I […]
These guys are trying to get rid of some kurdish forces stuck in the hills…
First major strike.. More here http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gkx-3oYeFwuWKCusr2jrojs98w8wD8ST91IG1