May 10 2008
No more Frogger as I am going back to TQ
Yesterday I once again got delayed due to weather. Not a sandstorm but rather a lot of dust and a few thunderstorms in the area. Weather looks great here as well in TQ so it looks like I am flying out later today.
Al Asad (AA) isn’t a bad place to be stationed either. More selection of food in the chow hall and more unnecessary goodies to buy in the exchange but it’s basically the same stuff different location.
The only thing I didn’t like was that at night we wear a very bright/reflective belt so you don’t get accidentally run over.
One thing for sure you certainly have to pay attention here when walking around. It’s like the human version of the old video game Frogger (click here if you have no clue what I mean). Lots of military members, Iraqis, foreigners, vehicles, crazy drivers from seemingly every close by 3rd world nation.
Stop signs seem optional in some areas and in some areas staying in your lane is just a nicety because the other guys isn’t paying attention. Not bad as driving in Barranquilla Colombia but close.
Below is a picture of one me (right) and my AA counterpart LtCol Terence Larkin (left). Great guy who really cares about helping Marines and willing to do anything to get the job done.
Semper Fi,
GySgt Jonathan Jenkins
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Glad to see you are doing well. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your fellow Marines and their faimlies and friends are in our thoughts and Prayers. I just sent you a care package so hopefully you will still get it. Be Safe and God Bless.
Jenn
Young soldier stopped by the USO this morning. He just did 6mo in TQ and his family was very happy to have him back home. He said there were a lot of “those logisticts” guys out there. lol
Had a great mother’s days dinner with the family and just finished watching The Simpsons. Well, 161 days till you get back normal life - if you can call your life normal! lol - and you’ll get to spend time with your friends and family and catch up on your favorite TV shows, too!
Watch your six.
-M
Dear GySgt. Jenkins,
I was directed to your blog by Skye, your fellow Chester County native. I just wanted to let you know that the U.S. military have always been in the prayers at our parishioners at St. Michael’s. Whether there are some against the war or for the war, I always tell them to pray for you all because, no matter what, you all need our support.
Now, it sounds like I have to pray for you all more. It sounds like even traffic can be a bear.
Be safe!
Fr. Bruce
Through the intercession of St. Michael and Jesus, may our heavenly Father be with you and yours.