kicking Back in Iraq

[piper]

Just thought I would post some pictures of the compound I'm living at here in Iraq. It was raining for a couple of days before I took them. There is mud everywhere. Anyways, here are a few pictures, one is of our makeshift air traffic control tower, one is of the tent I live in. You can see the sand bags and bunker baskets all around us. They protect us from mortar rounds and gun fire. There is a picture of where we park our blackhawks and one of a Apache leaving on patrol.
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3253H_64hooch.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3253Blackhawkparking.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3253Slidingrightpasttower.JPG

[LAFD]

they need to hook you guys up with some rails man all that mud to play in.

[totenhosen]

Thanks for the great pics and thanks for the job you do everyday!

[Jyruiz]

Thanks for your protection.

[Phat Matt]

That tower looks pretty high tech. :jawdrop:

[Mrs. HOOTER SLED]

Thanx for everything you do for us !!!!!!!!
My son loves the pix....................wanted to know if we can print it out for a poster in his room................ :p

[BADAXE]

Thanks to you and please pass along our thanks everyone over there. Freedom does not come cheap. Goodspeed.

[pjones]

Thanks for the pics Piper. Gives us folks here a little idea
of what things are like for guys. Thanks for a job well done and be safe.

[piper]

That tower looks pretty high tech. :jawdrop:
Oh yeah, it's the latest in Airport technology. It's made by the TreeHouse Corporation. HA! HA! HA! :)

[99 232 baja]

Thanks for the pictures, informs us all. Thank you ALL for what you guys do everyday for US.GOD BLESS!!!

[Mohave Vice]

F'n GREAT pics! You bud are GREATLY appreciated. The best to you and all that are serving for our freedom. Thanks again!!

[Artv]

Thanks for the pics Piper

[chub]

Piper, God bless lad. You're gonna need it. Cause when you get state side the HB family is no doubtedly gonna swill your arse with party favors! :crossx:

[LUVNLIFE]

Good pics. I noticed that you temp air traffic control tower is made by the same people my tool container is at work :p :rollside: Take care over there. :cool:

[boatsnblondes]

Hey bro, for all you and the guys are doing...thanks.....your the best of us.....find when you get home so I can buy you a beer....your money's no good here..... :)

[wsuwrhr]

You guys take care out there.
Brian

[HighRoller]

Anyone notice the rope hanging from the side of the tower? Is that for "Rapid Egress"???

[piper]

Anyone notice the rope hanging from the side of the tower? Is that for "Rapid Egress"???
Whoa, I just noticed that. I'm going to have to check that out. :)

[Red Horse]

Piper those bunker baskets are called Hesco barriers. Greatest thing in the world. this comes from the guy that puts them up!!! The biggest ones come in a seavan and you pull them out with a forklift, fill em and forget em!!
Around the helos are jersey barriers.

[piper]

Piper those bunker baskets are called Hesco barriers. Greatest thing in the world. this comes from the guy that puts them up!!! The biggest ones come in a seavan and you pull them out with a forklift, fill em and forget em!!
Around the helos are jersey barriers.
That right, they do a great job. Trust me I've seen them take a blast. Are you still in Japan or are you out here intalling more stuff on the compounds?

[Red Horse]

I am in Japan. First time since 98 that I have not gone to the desert!! I have over a 1000 days over there in that part of the world. I am a Structures troops. A Red Horse guy. Actually that was my last assingment. I am trying to get back. This base level stuff doesnt do it for me. Almost got to go to Afghanistan last year. They told me Christmas eve, and I was leaving in 5 days, but my slot got downgraded. Oh well. There is always next year. I am technically in the bucket till April, but I wont get deployed. They hardly touched us this year. We have an ORI in March and I guess they want us here!! Are you Active Duty or civilian contractor?? :cool:

[piper]

I am in Japan. First time since 98 that I have not gone to the desert!! I have over a 1000 days over there in that part of the world. I am a Structures troops. A Red Horse guy. Actually that was my last assingment. I am trying to get back. This base level stuff doesnt do it for me. Almost got to go to Afghanistan last year. They told me Christmas eve, and I was leaving in 5 days, but my slot got downgraded. Oh well. There is always next year. I am technically in the bucket till April, but I wont get deployed. They hardly touched us this year. We have an ORI in March and I guess they want us here!! Are you Active Duty or civilian contractor?? :cool:
I'm a civilian contractor. It's pretty good. I don't have to deal with the brass barking orders at me. I just get the missions passed down to me from my supervisor and get it done as soon as possible. It's starting to take it's toll on me though.

[piper]

I am in Japan. First time since 98 that I have not gone to the desert!! I have over a 1000 days over there in that part of the world. I am a Structures troops. A Red Horse guy. Actually that was my last assingment. I am trying to get back. This base level stuff doesnt do it for me. Almost got to go to Afghanistan last year. They told me Christmas eve, and I was leaving in 5 days, but my slot got downgraded. Oh well. There is always next year. I am technically in the bucket till April, but I wont get deployed. They hardly touched us this year. We have an ORI in March and I guess they want us here!! Are you Active Duty or civilian contractor?? :cool:
I'm a civilian contractor. It's pretty good. I don't have to deal with the brass barking orders at me. I just get the missions passed down to me from my supervisor and get it done as soon as possible. It's starting to take it's toll on me though.

[Red Horse]

Got a friend that is civilian contractor with the predator. He just went over there. I am can retire in 3 years. I dont know if I would want to go back. Prolly if the money was right.

[stvneil]

you and your friends are what makes america great. :cool: :smile: :) :D
THANKS