A Few Pics from Iraq

[SgtSki in MI]

Hey all,
Haven't had the chance to drop by TNet since before Christmas. I hope everyone had a good one! We got out a little bit on Christmas Day to do a little sightseeing after lunchtime.
The first place we stopped at was the site where Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith was killed during the initial invasion of Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.

This tower I'm in was occupied by Iraqi Troops who were attacking SFC Smith's platoon.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW To learn more about SFC Smith's actions that day
If you click on "Battlescape" you will see an interactive account of the fight.
http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/smith/index.html

The next place we stopped is known as "Flintstone Village". It is a HUGE play area that Saddam had built for his grandkids/nieces/nephews to play in. This place had electricity, A/C, running water, and an ELEVATOR! Too bad it's been wrecked by vandalism.



Here's a picture of the "Victory Over America" Palace that Saddam was having built to commemorate Iraq beating the US during Desert Storm (?!?!?!?!). Construction has been halted for some reason. I took this picture from inside the Flintstone Village.



Finally, we stopped by what is likely the only mural of Saddam Hussein that hasn't been completely wrecked. I'm the guy kneeling in the middle with the scabbard behind my head.



Anyway, that was our Christmas day trip.

HH,
SgtSki

 

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[EDDE]

cool pics SKI as always 8)
the Flintstones grotto looks pretty cool place to be a kid

 

[WindHarvester]

Great pictures.

Glad you got out for a little while on Christmas.

Thanks for sharing and for the service you do.

Hope you have a happy safe new year!

Lonnie

 

[wreckdiver1715]

Thanks for your service in that part of the world, and for the sacrifices that you and your family are making in the GWOT. I spent Christmas 2002 over that way, not one of the best holidays to be away from family and friends back home, However, we always make the best of these situations.

Have a happy New Year!

 

[Digginman]

Thanks for what you do, SgtSki. The pics are fantastic.

Isn't it called the Flintstone Village because Saddam, after the initial invasion, could look out and see Rubble

DM

 

[stevesno]

Thanks for what you do, SgtSki. The pics are fantastic.

Isn't it called the Flintstone Village because Saddam, after the initial invasion, could look out and see Rubble

DM

good one lmao...Thanks SGT Ski, enjoyed the tour...Steve

 

[VanGone]

Excellent post SGT Ski. Thanks for everything you guys are doing over there.Words cant express our appreciation!! Its great you are taking pictures.Keep a diary also,it will mean a lot later.
Van

 

[Burdie]

God Bless you and your familly.
Burdie

 

[TomB]

I take my hat off too you hero's...so DAMN proud of you guys. God bless you and come home safe. Thanks for sharing. TomB

 

[sniffer]

SgtSki, I see by your patch your Airborne, but your avatar is engineers, does this mean you're an airborne engineer LOL
and always remember, those that can't, lead those who can!! D-7-1 Maddogs, Regulars by God. I was 10th Mt.,
Ft. Benning

Sniffer

 

[fossis]

Thanks for the tour, Great job you're doing.

Fossis................

 

[lessthanzero]

Very interesting, SgtSki, thanks. Always look forward to your posts. Stay safe.

 

[FCCDFEd]

I'd like to Yell an AWESOME "Thanks and God Bless" to you and ALL the Men and Women serving their Country. God Speed, our prayers and thoughts are with you always. USA USA USA

fccdfed

 

[SgtSki in MI]

SgtSki, I see by your patch your Airborne, but your avatar is engineers, does this mean you're an airborne engineer LOL
and always remember, those that can't, lead those who can!! D-7-1 Maddogs, Regulars by God. I was 10th Mt.,
Ft. Benning

Sniffer

Hey Sniffer,
I am an Engineer. The patch is my combat service patch from my last deployment to Iraq in 2005 when my Company was attached to the 20th Engineer Brigade (Airborne). So while I am not actually airborne-qualified (on account of jumping out of perfectly good aircraft not being a sane action) I was attached to an Airborne Engineer Unit.

This time I'm an Engineer attached to an MP Brigade.....Go Figure.

HH,
SgtSki

 

[Tubecity]

Thanks for the great pics. God Bless all in uniform & their families for what
they give up for us.

 

[doobie]

Great job keep it up

 

[Buckets]

Its nice to see the pictures with no media hype ..God bless the U. S. A.

 

[Urban Prospector]

It appears none off your group is carrying long arms, is that by regulation or is it just safe enough to not warrant them? Best of luck and thanks for the pics and service.

 

[1960texan]

Good post SgtSki . Glad you guys can catch a littile R&R . And thanks to all of you fine folks in uniform . Hoss

Amen!

1960Texan

 

[Ktorres80]

Great pics....love the insight....Keep up the good fight and thankyou!!