Greetings from Iraq

[A.F. Crash, Fire, Rescue]

Hope you had fun at Tallil (Ali Air Base). That's where I was deployed to when I was in Iraq from Jan to May 08.

[texasmom]

I like that Lonestar does not just that, but private stuff that doesn't get publicity. Craig Morgan does some good stuff over there too.   Surprisingly, the WWE (wrestling guys, whatever their acronym is...) does too.  I'm glad they show their appreciation for y'all who are serving.    

[Black Sheep]

Here is a few photos that were taken with my camera

http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg58/empire21music/Iraq/

I bought a new DSLR that rocks. We started our tour (as does everyone I'm told) in Kuwait. We did a show at Camp Arifjan, then flew from Camp Ali Al Salem to Balad Air Base and did a show there. Then to Baghdad doing a show at Camp Liberty and Striker. Next was FOB Camp Delta, FOB Hunter and finally Tallil. Our last flight out was a sad experience. They made our flight an 'angel flight', carrying one soldier that had died in a MRAD accident back to Kuwait Intl. and then home. 4 soldiers died during our stay. 2 Americans due to accidents, 1 American suicide and 1 Ugandan suicide The Ugandan one I will remember at FOB Delta. Our quarters were across from their compound/area and we heard the shot. But it was a great experience. I was even interviewed in Striker after the show to ask about my experience there. Interview is at the middle. It's impromptu and I've had very little sleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCpm-MXbdYM

All in all, I would def go back and I think I am very soon. Everyone there is very appreciative of the entertainers that take the time to come out and bring back a little bit of home. Our next endeavor is Germany, Norway and Switzerland in the summer. Can't beat that.