Basic Training: Mission #6

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March 17, 2006

Mission #6

Today's mission was the best yet: short, quiet, fun, and nobody got hurt. Quite the contrary, actually, as it was a medical mission. We went out with a bunch of medics and basically had a clinic in a small village where everyone could come and get checked out, and get medicine if needed. Not a medic myself, I was away from that area, but talked with a bunch of kids ranging from around ages 3-18. Wow, does my spoken Arabic need work! But after a while, I was having a better time understanding them. A lot of the school supply kits were passed out, and I have a bunch of photos (one kid asked me to give him my camera :) which I will put up later. Im exhausted and have lunch duty tomorrow so Im off to bed. Will upload and edit them down soon.

As a future note, if anyone is sending packages for the kids, soccer balls were constantly being asked for. I guess the best would be a flattened ball and one of those little hand pumps.

Posted by TJ at March 17, 2006 09:17 PM

Comments

Gald to hear things are quiet. Hope you get some rest. Soccor balls, huh...good to know ~

Posted by: yankeemom at March 18, 2006 05:54 AM

I just happened to stumble across your site as I was searching for info on Balad. As a wife of a soldier I enjoyed your site, however, wander if you remember that great thing "OPSEC". My husband has been where you are currently and I've seen the pics, but after he was home. I can't help but wander if innocently, you are putting too much information and too many identifying pictures online. Keep in mind, once you leave, others replace you, don't jeopardize your safety and theirs, by putting too much on here.... Thanks and stay safe.

Posted by: beckysueset at March 22, 2006 12:46 AM

Thanks for stopping by. If you read back a bit farther, you will see the OPSEC issue dealt with. I am following the SOP set out by the corps and my CO and 1SG read this blog regularly.

Posted by: TJ at March 26, 2006 04:03 PM

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