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Welcome to the "Baghdad Chronicles"
Here is where you'll see some eclectic photos & stories from Iraq. We have a good friend that is currently working as a sub-contractor
for MCI whom apparently is rebuilding much of the telecom infrastructure there. We'll post the new photos as soon they arrive.
We here at NM&T LLC hope for his safe return and wish him the best of luck as well as all of our military and civilian support
personnel.
Keep 'em coming Hap!
These are high-res photos so a high speed connection is recommended for enlarged viewing.
** Note** Do not send any inquiries or resumes to NM&T LLC for employment in Iraq.
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Here is where you'll see some eclectic photos & stories from Iraq. We have a good friend that is currently working as a sub-contractor
for MCI whom apparently is rebuilding much of the telecom infrastructure there. We'll post the new photos as soon they arrive.
We here at NM&T LLC hope for his safe return and wish him the best of luck as well as all of our military and civilian support
personnel.
Keep 'em coming Hap!
These are high-res photos so a high speed connection is recommended for enlarged viewing.
** Note** Do not send any inquiries or resumes to NM&T LLC for employment in Iraq.
* Move mouse over & left click photo for enlarged view. * Click your refresh button if photos don't fully display.
This is the comm site in our camp
British Parliament building and Big
Ben from Lambeth bridge over the
Thames river
Taken during a stopover in London
on the way to Iraq.
Ben from Lambeth bridge over the
Thames river
Taken during a stopover in London
on the way to Iraq.
The current US embassy. It used to
be Saddams main palace in
Baghdad
be Saddams main palace in
Baghdad
Some "quality" work of our Iraqi
nationals
nationals
Me (Hap) on the roof of the Al Rasheed
hotel, the saucer in the background is
the tomb of the unknown soldier (Iraqi
style).
hotel, the saucer in the background is
the tomb of the unknown soldier (Iraqi
style).
Jim on the 100' guy tower at the
Baghdad switch
Baghdad switch
March 2006 - Me and 2 of our Nepali
Gurka guards at the front gate of
our compound. The one on the left is
Dil. He and another one have been
teaching me the language.
Nahmaste is a greeting that means
good day or good evening. They are
all ex British military.
Gurka guards at the front gate of
our compound. The one on the left is
Dil. He and another one have been
teaching me the language.
Nahmaste is a greeting that means
good day or good evening. They are
all ex British military.
From the tower looking down at our
camp. It has all the
amenities...toilets so small that
when the door is shut it rubs your
nose, showers that have water so
hot it could boil the flesh off you
topped off with scenic blast walls
with razor wire. Actually it's not
bad, we have cable TV, Internet
and heavy duty a/c units (a
necessity).
camp. It has all the
amenities...toilets so small that
when the door is shut it rubs your
nose, showers that have water so
hot it could boil the flesh off you
topped off with scenic blast walls
with razor wire. Actually it's not
bad, we have cable TV, Internet
and heavy duty a/c units (a
necessity).
This is a picture is of our camp
mascots. Sunni and Kurd. Sunni is
the white one, Kurd the other. The
LN's (local nationals) took a dim
view of the names. I guess we need
more sensitivity training.
mascots. Sunni and Kurd. Sunni is
the white one, Kurd the other. The
LN's (local nationals) took a dim
view of the names. I guess we need
more sensitivity training.
The Water Palace complex from Commo hill. The area was carved out of the
ground to make an artificial lake for fishing and water skiing for Saddam's 2 sons.
It is part of camp victory south. They have lavish elements to them (marble tiles,
gold inlays etc.) This area will be turned over to the Iraqi Army soon.
ground to make an artificial lake for fishing and water skiing for Saddam's 2 sons.
It is part of camp victory south. They have lavish elements to them (marble tiles,
gold inlays etc.) This area will be turned over to the Iraqi Army soon.
A pseudo monument on Commo hill.
It's pretty self explanatory.
It's pretty self explanatory.
Impressions of the first 6 weeks - Part 1
I will start an account of things here in Iraq. I will start by saying that I, like everyone else in the states had
(have) an impression of this place by what is seen in the media back home. Suffice to say, all does not meet the
eye when you get on the ground here. Most tales start with two polar opposites and the truth usually lies somewhere
in between. The reverse seems more true here. The story so far lies on the two sides of the middle. So, here goes.
For starters, this is a MASSIVE logistical undertaking. You just can't comprehend it until you arrive and start to
move around the camps in the Baghdad area alone. Whether if it's from a Blackhawk, atop a tower or driving along the roads.
There is a constant supply of troops, vehicles and support staff moving about most of the day. Flights coming in and going out.
Patrols and checkpoints. The sheer variety of nationalities and people who go into this operation.
Although we represent the bulk of both the civilian and military force, don't let the media kid you.
There are people from all over the globe here. Baghdad is the hub, but there are a LOT of spokes to the wheel.
How dangerous is this place? Well, for me it has not been a horrifying experience.
It IS dangerous, make no mistake! The occasional mortar and rocket attacks (3-4 times a month),
the sound of gunfire that sometimes goes off near here and our weekly security briefings are all testament to that.
Still, most civilians are far safer than the troops.
As long as they follow the rules and pay attention to their environments, all could come home.
It is not the wild west show that it once was here. Everyone I know here can attest to that.
It's safer than it was a year ago and a lot safer than in 2003/2004.
The roadways are the primary danger zones. That is a fact!
Route Irish (the main highway into Baghdad) runs from the BIAP (Baghdad Int. Airport) encampments to the IZ (the International Zone)
where the US embassy and many other western embassies are located.
Attacks go on every week despite the fact that all access roads to it are guarded with checkpoints.
IED's are the biggest concern, but small arms fire is common as well. We have to travel there either in Rhinos (heavily armored buses)
or with our own PSD (private security detachments) in company vehicles. The rule of thumb is to "Hajify" you're vehicle and blend in.
Yes, I know that is not politically correct, give me a break all right. From there, you spin the wheel and take your chances.
It is not as dire as it might seem, but again, this is still a dangerous place.
Curtiss Lindsey
19 Mar. 2006
I will start an account of things here in Iraq. I will start by saying that I, like everyone else in the states had
(have) an impression of this place by what is seen in the media back home. Suffice to say, all does not meet the
eye when you get on the ground here. Most tales start with two polar opposites and the truth usually lies somewhere
in between. The reverse seems more true here. The story so far lies on the two sides of the middle. So, here goes.
For starters, this is a MASSIVE logistical undertaking. You just can't comprehend it until you arrive and start to
move around the camps in the Baghdad area alone. Whether if it's from a Blackhawk, atop a tower or driving along the roads.
There is a constant supply of troops, vehicles and support staff moving about most of the day. Flights coming in and going out.
Patrols and checkpoints. The sheer variety of nationalities and people who go into this operation.
Although we represent the bulk of both the civilian and military force, don't let the media kid you.
There are people from all over the globe here. Baghdad is the hub, but there are a LOT of spokes to the wheel.
How dangerous is this place? Well, for me it has not been a horrifying experience.
It IS dangerous, make no mistake! The occasional mortar and rocket attacks (3-4 times a month),
the sound of gunfire that sometimes goes off near here and our weekly security briefings are all testament to that.
Still, most civilians are far safer than the troops.
As long as they follow the rules and pay attention to their environments, all could come home.
It is not the wild west show that it once was here. Everyone I know here can attest to that.
It's safer than it was a year ago and a lot safer than in 2003/2004.
The roadways are the primary danger zones. That is a fact!
Route Irish (the main highway into Baghdad) runs from the BIAP (Baghdad Int. Airport) encampments to the IZ (the International Zone)
where the US embassy and many other western embassies are located.
Attacks go on every week despite the fact that all access roads to it are guarded with checkpoints.
IED's are the biggest concern, but small arms fire is common as well. We have to travel there either in Rhinos (heavily armored buses)
or with our own PSD (private security detachments) in company vehicles. The rule of thumb is to "Hajify" you're vehicle and blend in.
Yes, I know that is not politically correct, give me a break all right. From there, you spin the wheel and take your chances.
It is not as dire as it might seem, but again, this is still a dangerous place.
Curtiss Lindsey
19 Mar. 2006
One of these things is not like others, one of these things (or more) is just not right. Here are some tower goodies.
1st, Houston, we have some support
issues. This is on Commo hill.
issues. This is on Commo hill.
2nd, hmmm...where are these
mini-link shots going to...this path
might take awhile to dial in. This is
at the main switch at BIAP.
mini-link shots going to...this path
might take awhile to dial in. This is
at the main switch at BIAP.
Last, 2 towers and 2 obvious issues.
Can you guess...clues, the tower on
the left looks a little dizzy and the
one on the right, well antenna
downtilts aren't really called uptilts.
Can you guess...clues, the tower on
the left looks a little dizzy and the
one on the right, well antenna
downtilts aren't really called uptilts.
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