061410 Iraqis on base

061410 Iraqis on base

Soon (maybe a year or so) JBB (Joint Base Balad) is to be turned over
to the Iraqi Army. Whether or not there'll be an American presence is
truly anyone's guess (truly). There are already Iraqi Army (IA)
personnel on base and I've seen them at the DFAC during lunch as well.
For the most part, their English is pretty good and they're cordial
individuals. I've never discussed politics nor religion with them and
I get the impression that neither is that important since being an
Iraqi soldier is just a job they are doing.
Above are a few pics.
R/Chris