I am now on my second tour in Iraq, roughly four months into it. The first trip was exciting and a new experience. This one, however, is absolutely horrible. I am experiencing nothing interesting like I did last time. I posted a couple threads a few years ago about what I was doing. This time all I seem to do is pull guard and sit in an office. Now I know there are those people that go out on patrols and am seriously greatful of that fact. However, the vast majority of the soldiers here are getting robbed from the experience and knowledge earned by those that deployed the first time. Most people will never interact with an Iraqi outside of the FOB’s. Most people will never be able to walk around one of the local cities or go and see some of the amazing sites. Basically the point of this rant is the fact that I feel that these soldiers are getting robbed and cheated out of a life altering experience.
Also, let me know if any of you would like some of the Iraqi currency. I would be more than willing to send ya a 250 dinar bill (Old style with Saddam) and a quick note from Iraq. This goes for anyone’s kids, friends, or what not as well.
