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Published: 2008-07-31 12:11:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 3195; Favourites: 88; Downloads: 0
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An Iraqi Army checkpoint near Hayy Ash Shuβlah, al-Basrah, Iraq, Thursday, 31st July, 2008.Crown Copyright Reserved - used with permission - no unauthorised copying.
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Gotta love how the soldier looks completely bored while in the middle of such a hot-zone. It's amazing how so many soldiers can stay so calm in a warzone.
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funny, nothing in this pic looks like a vacation spot. but the 'umbrella' and wind blowing the flag makes it feel like a vacation pic. very beach-like and relaxing. all you need now is a pink drink with it's own umbrella and..well, the ocean lol!
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We've often thought that Iraq and Afghan would both be a lot nicer with proper swimming-pools, decent bars and lots of girls in bikinis...
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yes, it would be more popular then
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I can't say whats to the left or right, but just based on the picture (as I'm sure it was intended) it would seem the guy is on a block in the middle of nowhere.
Kudos to the guy.
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Those IAs are always begging for water at thier CPs, don't the Iraqis give them water?!
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Not enough, obviously - and you can NEVER have enough out here...plus we always have plenty to spare...never turn down a request for water
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The kids like the candy we give them. I once gave a kid a 5 pound bag of peanuts
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I'm totally digging the thatched-roof umbrella.
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