Me and one of our interpreters (or terps), "Scott". Scott, like most of the terps, is from Kurdistan which is infinitely better than Mosul. He showed me a picture of a theme park in Kurdistan that he went to on leave, and it looked like Great America--wow! This picture was taken just before a huge feast at the IA Battalion HQ. The food was prepared for the 12 man MTT (Military Transition Team) that helps train the IA, but we showed up just in time! My company commander, CPT Rasmussen, is the guy behind my right arm.
The local Kurdish Army Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ali...this guy was ecstatic when I showed up the first time, as they don't see Americans very often (and for those who don't know, Kurds love Americans................And hate Arabs)
The "LTs"...me with the IA officers in charge of the same neighborhood as me (which is approx. 25,000 people). On my right is 2LT Muthana and on my left is 1LT Sa'ad. They always make sure to have a cup of chay ready whenever I stop by.
1 comments:
Tom -
Thanks for these pics.
We share them with everyone we know.
All of our friends send their best to you and Becky.
Love - Dad and Julie
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