It seems like a lot of the media focus is on Afghanistan now.  However, this upcoming election in Iraq is truly a historic time.  It will be our real transition to stability operations there with Iraqis in the lead.  I follow Tom Ricks blog over at foreignpolicy.com - he really thinks that Iraq is unraveling and will erupt sometime soon.  He is a very smart and knowledgeable guy so let's hope he is wrong.   In an unclassified portion of a meeting, I came across a crazy figure about Iraq.  We...read more

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Everything is going well over here.  I feel a bit better from my head cold and was able to work out today lightly.  Complete a short crossfit workout during lunch time with some jumping squats, sprints, and box jumps.  I should be able to play soccer tomorrow in our game against the Kuwait National Guard.   We are preparing for news on a posible shift in logistics through Turkey.  Turkey is upset about the upcoming potential U.S. resolution labeling the 1915 conflict an "Armenian Genocide". ...read more

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Wow, holy sandstorm. I had to walk to the post office to mail something for my commander and ended up barraged in a tremendous sandstorm. I used some paper towels to cover my nose and face. It is tough right now because I am already working with a head cold. The paper towels actually worked fairly well though and I plan to utilize a face mask today if I have to go outside any more (which I hope to avoid) One of the colonels that I work with is a foreign cinema buff (mostly Polish stuff). We...read more

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This is where I normally hang my hat.  It is not really an office, but has everything I need :)   Nice place to hang my battle rattle behind the desk.

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I had the chance to play soccer last night. It was interesting to play on a mix of sand/dirt/rocks. I had a bulge in my sock afterwards and realized it was actually sand ? We have some good players on the Camp team and even one player from the All-Army team that I played with at All-Army in 2008. We have a couple games coming up against the Kuwait National Guard and military. Several of their players are national team players so it will be quite a test and unique experience. I hope to post some...read more

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Main Drag on base - Patton Drive! A little boxing workout with heavy bags and some Marines!  

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Lots going on here and weather is getting a bit better. Just got done a boxing and crossfit workout. There are some heavy bags outside, also pull-up bars and arm walk bars. Last night, I almost ran a sub-13 minute 2 mile run which is very good for me. Once, I get under 13, I am in really good shape. Fascinating some of the routes that cargo goes through to get to Afghanistan. Some is shipped by vessel to the Middle Ease and then flown in. Some is sent through Russia, some through the Black Sea...read more

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  463L pallets, material is loaded onto pallets, strapped down, and then loaded onto AF plane   stray camels in kuwait :)   kuwait tent cities near main roads

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I am planning on meeting with my boss next week to discuss my blogging on Army Strong Stories. My unit is working on some really fascinating logistics movements within Central Command. However, some of the movements and timelines are labeled secret so I want to ensure that I am in complete compliance with operational security. We are deeply involved in shipping the new kinds of mine resistant vehicles into Afghanstan. It is interesting because I was deeply involved in shipping some of the...read more

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I went to pick a newcomer Colonel from my unit with a Navy Senior Chief.  I'm trying to learn the roads here in Kuwait because I will need to drive with the Boss around our area.  We picked up the Colonel with no incidents.  However, the back left tire started to sound bumpy (we were in a 15 pax van).  We got out to look at the tire and it seemed fine.  Then, 2 minutes later it blew.  It was really weird as the tread was stripped right down the middle.   It was a real pain in the neck to...read more

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