Category: Photos

Tony Blair Visits Kuwait

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Tony Blair the former British prime minister visited Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. In these photos you can see him shaking hands with Colonel Smith the former base commander. Related Posts General Ryan Visits Ali Al Salem Looking…

Patriot Missiles

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While stationed at Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait there were some Patriot Missiles there. Every time Saddam Hussein sent scud missiles south of the 38th parallel something would be sent up that way to take it out. Periodically…

Buddhist Temple at Enoshima, Japan

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While walking around Enoshima, Japan one of the landmarks was this buddhist temple. Here is a view looking towards Enoshima Island in Fujisawa. Related Posts Shrine in Japan Sights Around Enoshima Fuji Television Building

Funny Watch the Gap Sign

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This was one of the funniest signs I’ve ever seen and it was taken at the jungle cruise ride at California Disneyland of all places. Related Posts Bike Lane Bush 2004 Sticker Frower Garden It’s a Small World Ride at…

California Disneyland Toon Town

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Here is a Mickey Mouse statue in the fountain in Toon Town of California Disneyland. Related Posts Castle at Disneyland of California It’s a Small World Ride at Disneyland California Disneyland California

Weather View from C-130

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Have you ever wondered what the pilot’s view looks like out of a C-130? Well now you can see for yourself. Here they are looking at the clouds and the weather that they will be flying into. Related Posts C-130…

Looking Around The Rock

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Here are some sights around Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. As you can see there isn’t much to look at because it is all desert. Related Posts Ali Al Salem Air Base Facilities Sights around Kuwait Welcome to…

Death Road

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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…

C-130 Aircraft

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While at Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait I got to see some C-130 aircraft. I even got to fly in the back of one as a force protection measure when leaving Kuwait. Related Posts Welcome to Ali Al…

Kuwaiti Towers

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While on temporary duty in Kuwait I was afforded the opportunity to go downtown and see the Kuwaiti Towers for myself. Here is a nice arial view of the towers. I’ll leave it up to you to decide what type…

Intricate Wood Carving

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While in Japan I went to this building that had some very intricate wood carvings. I didn’t get on a ladder to inspect, but the wood appeared as if it was untreated and still looked very nice. Related Posts Japanese…