This Week in Iraq

Yes, I know, I'm late. I apologize, but I've been very busy. Still, here's some news from Iraq for the last week.

Omar has some great pictures of a family amusement park built by Americans to give Iraqi families something to enjoy. Check out his blog entry to see more photos like the one here. Samawa is the MSM's darling city of death and destruction; if you listen to them, there is nothing in the city but terrorists trying to kill Americans. These photos show the side of the majority, ordinary people who want to enjoy life.

I'd also like to point out this week saw a wave of major infrastructure projects beginning work. Construction began on a new sewer system in Mosul (11/1). Also new water systems in Al Dayer (11/2), Karadah (11/3), and Kirkuk (11/6). A new substation feeder broke ground in Altrush as well (11/4).

On a humor note, I'd like to also draw your attention to two terrorists in Baghdad who were assembling a car bomb when it detonated. In America, we teach children not to make homemade explosives. If only that message were taught around the world....

In somewhat related news, Project Valor-IT is trying to raise money to purchase voice-activated laptops for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines with hand or arm injuries. It's being run as a competition between supporters of each of the service (as of writing Navy is winning). To donate, go to this link and support your troops.

Lastly, I want to show the dedication that our troops have to defending our freedom. Roderick Evans was at home when a recruiter stopped by to talk to his son. Inspired by the recruiter, Roderick said he wanted to join as well. Unfortunately, at 418 pounds, Roderick was too heavy to walk a block, much less fight a war. To join, he began a workout regimen that caused him to lose 230 pounds. He's now a private in the Reserves, undergoing combat medical training. For more information (and photographs) of this amazing story, click here.

Labels: heroes, iraq

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