Hey everyone,For my latest post I will describe an Air Reconnaissance that I was privileged enough to go on. Basically we conducted this mission to discover more about the new area I am in from the birds eye view of a helicopter. The first picture shows me with my foot propped out ready to jump on any unsuspecting terrorists from above...
The second photo shows our wingman flying by our side. You can also see the extensive irrigation systems they have established coming off the Tigris River. This allows them to cultivate and farm for miles away from the river making it much greener than one might expect in Iraq.
They farm lots of wheat, barley, palm orchards, and orange orchards. Something has bloomed recently too and it has wreaked havoc with my allergies. Allegra seems to be helping alot however.The third photo shows me enjoying the flight, enough said.
I want to thank everyone who sent me best wishes on my birthday. This may not be a very nice place to celebrate but the messages were nice. My Platoon was nice enough to get me a Cina-Bon cake.
I decided to fly Colleen out to Oregon for her Spring Break. She's enjoying hanging out with my folks for the week! She's been looking at a lot of Wedding sites also. You might want to hint Tokatee to her ;)
I've also been thinking alot about my career when I come home. I read about the border in our Stars and Stripes newspaper just about everyday and I want to get down there to help. I was considering the Border Patrol again, it sounds exciting and if I have my Fiance with me, we could enjoy a nice standard of living down there. I just have to convince her of that!
Well, I'll let you all know of my next career ambition on my following blogs. There are so many intriguing options out there.
Take care,
Matt
