JeffIsHereToo Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hey all! Anyone in that area right now or know how things are? I may have to go there for a few days and I'd like to get a better idea of what I can expect beyond the State Department "good news" Briefing. Thanks! -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Dont have any intel Matt.........but please keep your head down and be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Dont have any intel Matt.........but please keep your head down and be safe. +1! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 My company has a contract to deliver some services for the State Department over 5 days there and I'll for sure be keeping my wits about me and follow all instructions and advisories. I never thought I'd be going back that way again! We'll see if it happens. Gotta do what ya gotta do! Be cool to meet up with a TS member or two while I'm there! At least something to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Have fun!! Been there done that... drink lots of water Jeff!! Are you going as a non-combatant, or will you be armed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Be Safe and watch where you step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I've got a flak jacket if you want to use it Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Tikrit is smaller than the larger FOBs so it has less "amenities". All in all though, it is still Iraq, so it is incredibly hot and incredibly dusty. What more can I say. I hope your stay is a brief and safe one if you have to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Remember Tikrit is Baathist and Sunni. Home of Saadam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Have fun!! Been there done that... drink lots of water Jeff!! Are you going as a non-combatant, or will you be armed? Non-combatant, going to provide training at the University of Tikrit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Tikrit is smaller than the larger FOBs so it has less "amenities". All in all though, it is still Iraq, so it is incredibly hot and incredibly dusty. What more can I say. I hope your stay is a brief and safe one if you have to go. Thanks for the heads up! It will be 5 days maybe 6 we'll see what the contract comes back with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'll put in a RFI for you Jeff. I still have some friends over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Non-combatant, going to provide training at the University of Tikrit. Ha-ha that's too cool... the general public doesn't see the good stuff going on over there, just the carnage of fighting the insurgency. At any rate, we did spend time painting schools and delivering supplies, etc. I was "fortunate" enough to have entered/passed through Al-Hillah (Babylon), and I have pictures of the Babylonian ruins... Talk about history huh? The Iraqi people are some of the most humble and thankful people, and you've had to been there and interacted with these people to believe it. Of course, you have the typical population that can't seem to agree on anything... hell, they never have. Unfortunate really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Just don't tell any Sadaam Hussein jokes in class :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Just don't tell any Sadaam Hussein jokes in class :D Good advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'll put in a RFI for you Jeff. I still have some friends over there. Thanks. Just from the feet on the ground how are things what to expect etc., I don't mind going so much as I don't know what I'm going in to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ha-ha that's too cool... the general public doesn't see the good stuff going on over there, just the carnage of fighting the insurgency. At any rate, we did spend time painting schools and delivering supplies, etc. I was "fortunate" enough to have entered/passed through Al-Hillah (Babylon), and I have pictures of the Babylonian ruins... Talk about history huh? The Iraqi people are some of the most humble and thankful people, and you've had to been there and interacted with these people to believe it. Of course, you have the typical population that can't seem to agree on anything... hell, they never have. Unfortunate really... I'll be visiting 8 schools so maybe one that you worked on! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Be safe and stay cool. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Jeff, just don't give any interviews to reporters. We would hate to see a reporter throw his shoes at you!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks. Just from the feet on the ground how are things what to expect etc., I don't mind going so much as I don't know what I'm going in to. My guys tell me they haven't heard of anything going on - but that doesn't mean there isn't anything going on. They told me they'll a bit deeper. I'll let you know what they say. Just do yourself a favor though, keep your gear on, your brain on, and your eyes open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Jeff, hydrate,hydrate and hydrate....baby wipes and lots of socks because you will sweat a bunch out there. Hey, which 25MM do you want???LOL!!!! Be safe out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Jeff, just don't give any interviews to reporters. We would hate to see a reporter throw his shoes at you!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Jeff, hydrate,hydrate and hydrate....baby wipes and lots of socks because you will sweat a bunch out there.Hey, which 25MM do you want???LOL!!!! Be safe out there. Oh....I want one of those! Do they qualify as an "assault weapon"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 My guys tell me they haven't heard of anything going on - but that doesn't mean there isn't anything going on. They told me they'll a bit deeper. I'll let you know what they say. Just do yourself a favor though, keep your gear on, your brain on, and your eyes open. Thanks will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Just be safe, Jeff! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Jeff, My guys sent me a "NTR WRT Tikrit" - Nothing To Report With Regard To Tikrit. Be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Jeff, My guys sent me a "NTR WRT Tikrit" - Nothing To Report With Regard To Tikrit. Be safe. Thanks! Still waiting on the State Department...you know how that goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Don't get me started. Actually, I don't blame the workers at DoS. There's just not enough of them for what they've been asked to do around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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