Sandstorm

Still not in Falujah. A perfect sandstorm has prevented us from flying out. Not so bad I guess, just have to spend another day here in...well I won't say where I am exactly. Still the chow hall is great and I've got access to the internet so I'm cool. Oh, BTW, I made 60 bucks playing Texas Hold'em. Not bad for a 3 hours of playing. It really is a great game, and I'm so addicted. Well, I'm going to get some sleep, I just stayed up all night and I need it. Next time I write I'll be in Iraq.

In Iraq

Feb. 4, 2007 -
Arrived in Iraq just a few hours ago. Not at my final destination, Falujah, yet, but I will be there in a few days. Right now I'm just chilling at an air base while I wait for my next flight. The next flight will take use to Falujah via helicopter at night.

The first thing I did after dropping off my bags was go to the chow hall, and let me tell you it was even better then the last one. In this huge building was every type of food I could possibly imagine and it all looked so good. My only regret was that I couldn't eat it all. Anyways after chow I went to this rec center/phone center and am using the internet now to write this blog. I only have a few minutes left, but I'll try and get on tommorow.

Till then,
Dave

Iraq or Bust

On Feb. 1, 2007 I left Camp Lejeune, NC and headed towards Iraq. I spent a total of about 16 hours on plane rides getting to where I am, which is not yet Iraq. At the time of this writing I am in Kuwait, a country just south of Iraq. My group, 2D Marine Division, will be heading to Falujah in the coming. Camp Virginia, where I am currently staying is really nice. Their chow hall is first class and there is a brand new USO rec center which is freaking awesome. This place has really comfortable couch's, Xboxes and a mini-movie theatre. Really, really nice and relaxing too. Of course this is all in preparation for the big move to Iraq where things will get much more serious and dangerous.

I can't tell you when will be in Falujah, but it will be soon. Right now though I'm just enjoying the amenities of Camp Virginia, Kuwait. It's still hard to believe all this is really happening and that I'm in a foreign country about to go into a war zone. I will try to update this blog as much as often to give you updates about my experience. Please leave comments and I will see you all when I come back.

Thanks,
Dave Murphy