Overwatching the River Euphrates

From some of our overwatch points we can see the Euphrates River area.

Overwatching QAJ

Here is the town we know as QAJ

Rich People

The wealthy Iraqis build some nicer houses next to the Euphrates River.

Overwatch ACP1

This is an Ammo Control Point next to Pancake Village.

Taking a Break

Here is our brother platoon, the Mortars, taking a break in a blown our Iraqi building.

Sunset

One thing nice here are the sunsets.

Uday's Backyard

Here is a shot from Uday's Backyard

CPL Byrd

CPL Byrd overwatching Pancake Village

SGT Furrow

SGT Brian Furrow before a mission.

Got Stuck

This is a rare deal. A HMMWV stuck. It took three other HMMWVs to get this one out.

Our K9 Unit at Uday's

This is SGT Brody. He is a Marine Corps K9 German Shepherd. These guys are a great asset to our platoon. Yes the dog has rank.

CPL Nunes

CPL Shawn Nunez before a mission.

Kids at QAJ

Here we are overwatching QAJ and the kids are going nuts. They don't know much English, but they do know how to ask for candy and toys.

Sunrise

Here is a Marine attachment getting ready to go on a mission with us.