Operation Iraqi Freedom: Life On Forward Operating Base (FOB) Speicher, Iraq

May 11, 2013
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As I explained in my previous posting describing my time serving in Iraq, my unit of Bradleys was tasked to secure Al Sahra Airfield located just north of Saddam Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit.  The Marines at the time were mopping …

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Operation Iraqi Freedom: The Road To Tikrit

April 22, 2013
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As the sun rose on my fourth day in the Iraq War that morning we would soon find out that we would be departing the next day to execute a mission.  The US 3rd Infantry Division had to everyone’s surprise …

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Operation Iraqi Freedom: The Road to Baghdad

April 10, 2013
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In my prior posting I showed pictures from the helicopter reconnaissance I did before the convoy my unit was part of was to depart Camp New Jersey in Kuwait and head across the border into Iraq to participate in Operation …

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Operation Iraqi Freedom: Aerial Pictures of Southern Iraq In 2003

April 8, 2013
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My prior posting about my experiences serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom 10 years ago focused on the time I spent in Kuwait before crossing over the Iraqi border to participate in the invasion of the country.  However, before I crossed …

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Operation Iraqi Freedom: Pictures from Kuwait In 2003

March 28, 2013
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It is hard to believe, but this month it has been 10 years since the start of the Iraq War.  I served during the war and it is an experience that I can remember as if it just happened last …

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The Magnificent National Parks of Bali

March 8, 2013
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The tropical beauty of the Indonesian island of Bali extends far beyond the miles of exquisite beaches. Explore national parks in the country that offer wonderful, lush jungle environments and wildlife unique to the region. West Bali National Park Local …

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On Walkabout At: The Bukit Chinese Cemetery in Malacca, Malaysia

November 1, 2012
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Basic Information What: Bukit Chinese Cemetery Where: Malacca, Malaysia (Note: Malacca is also commonly spelled Melaka) Admission: Free More Info: AsiaExplorers.com Narrative In recognition of Halloween this year I figured I would do a posting on one of the many …

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Video of Hiking In Pakistan’s Karakorum Range

October 7, 2012
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Here is a cool video I saw posted on Facebook of the Karakorum Range in Pakistan: The Karakorum Range is a spectacular place I would love to go hiking at one day.

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Japan Travelog Archive

September 13, 2012
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Below is a listing of all my posts from my visit to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan: Chiba – Tokyo Motor Show Kyoto Lake Kawaguchi Nikko Tokyo – Akihabara District Tokyo – Asakusa District Tokyo – Imperial Palace …

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On Walkabout At: Lake Kawaguchi, Japan

September 12, 2012
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Basic Information City Name: Lake Kawaguchi Where: Japan Population: 25,538 More Information: Japan-Guide.com View Larger Map Narrative Another day trip that I took while visiting Tokyo was to Lake Kawaguchi to the southwest of Tokyo.  However, I did not travel …

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