Tag: Iraq
Death Road
After Iraq invaded Kuwait and the United States forced the Iraqi military out of Kuwait while the Iraqi troops were retreating many were mowed down on what is known as “Death Road.” Many of the tanks can now be found in tank dumps like these.
Humvee After Shootout
Here are the remains of a Humvee after a fire fight in Iraq.
Humvee Hit by Improvised Explosive Device
Here are the remains of what once was a Humvee that was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED).
Iraq Hut Surrounded by Mines
Don’t go walking off the beaten path. You might find more than you bargained for. In this instance here was a hut that had some mines that needed to be cleared.
Saddam Hussein Palace
Here is one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces in Iraq after the U.S. military came in and crashed his party.
Destroyed Bayji Bridges in Iraq
Arial view from an attack helicopter of the destroyed Bayji bridges in Iraq.
Bazaar in Iraq
Here are some photos of a bazaar in Iraq. It shows some of the stuff that was being bartered.
Arial View of Baghdad, Iraq
Here are a couple arial view photos of Baghdad and one of a palace in Iraq.
Just Stay
A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. “Your son is here,” she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patient’s eyes opened. Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. …
Coffee and Testicles
A guy goes to the Nv. State High way Dept. to apply for a job. The interviewer asks him, “Are you allergic to anything?” He replies, “Yes, caffeine. I can’t drink coffee.” “Ok, Have you ever been in the military service?” “Yes,” he says, “I was in Iraq for one tour.” The interviewer says, “That …
Bumper Stickers Seen on Military Bases
“Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism and Communism, WAR has Never Solved Anything.” ” U.S. Marines – Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.” ” U.S. Air Force – Travel Agents To Allah” “Stop Global Whining” “When In Doubt, Empty The Magazine” Naval Corollary: Dead Men Don’t Testify. “The Marine Corps – When It …
Redneck Special Forces
The Pentagon announced TODAY the formation of a new 500-man elite fighting unit called the United States Redneck Special Forces (USRSF) These boys will be dropped off in Iraq and have been given onlythe following facts about terrorists : 1. The season opened today. 2. There is no limit. 3. They taste just like chicken. …
Three Men
Three men – a Canadian farmer, Osama bin Laden and a Texan are all working together one day. They come across a lantern and a Genie pops out of it. “I will give each of you one wish, which is three wishes in total”, says the Genie. The Canadian says, “I am a farmer and …
Atheist in the Classroom
A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of thecourses had a professor who was an avowed atheist and a member of the ACLU. One day the professor shocked the class when he came in. He looked to theceiling and flatly stated, “God, …
A Soldiers Wish
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,Transforming the yard to a winter delight.The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,Completed the magic that …
Troops Should Pull Out
If you consider that there has been an average of 160,000 troops in the Iraq theatre of operations during the last 22 months, and a total of 2,112 deaths – that gives a firearm death rate of 60 per 100,000 soldiers. For the same period of time, the firearm death rate in Washington DC is …
Texas Drinking Rules
A Mexican drinks his beer and suddenly throws his glass in the air, pulls out his pistol and shoots the glass to pieces. He says, “In Mexico our glass is so cheap we don’t need to drink from the same glass twice.” An Iraqi, obviously impressed by this, drinks his beer, throws his glass into …
The Marine
A Marine was attending a college course between missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The professor, an avowed atheist, shocked the class one day when he walked in, looked toward the ceiling, and said loudly, “God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I’ll give you exactly 15 minutes.” …
Black Hawk Helicopters in Action
Here are some Black Hawk helicopters in action over the skies in Iraq.
Don’t Close the Blinds
The other day, my nine year old son wanted to know why we were at war. My husband looked at our son and then looked at me. My husband and I were in the Army during the Gulf War and we would be honored to serve and defend our Country again today. I knew that …
Shaping the Future for the Next Generation of Terrorists?
By what is happening in Iraq, Afghanistan, Isreal, and other countries, is this shaping the future for the next generation of terrorists? Look at this simple scenario. Lets say a kid has his father killed while fighting for what he believes is right. Now this kid grows up with a lot of rage and fury …
Punishment For US soldiers in Iraq for Abuse
It is going to be interesting to see what kind of punishment the soldiers in Iraq will get. The interesting thing won’t be the example the military is going to make out of them, but instead because they are enlisted soldiers, will they get imprisonment? This is interesting because we know the only thing US …
Iraqi Things
Here are some photos of different Iraqi things.
Convoy to Iraq
Some sights that are seen during the convoy to Iraq.