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Entrance into Airport. Destroyed Iraqi tanks were towed and lined along the fence. Not authorized to approach due to possible ordnance and depleted uranium.
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| One Marine Cobra | Two Marine Cobra | Two Black Hawks | Plane | |
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Basrah International Airport Left Side |
Basrah International Airport Center |
Basrah International Airport Right Side |
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English Lettering |
Departures |
Arabic lettering read from right to left |
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Bronze Statue facing the Airport terminal. Notice that the eyes were not designed in but left empty.
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Bronze Hangings in Airport. Phoenician styled.
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| Farmers working the field and palm trees in background. Mother and children kissing. | Angels falling from sky. | Man taming horses. | Men with shields. Notice that the one in the center is the only one with feet. Could be a metaphor: fighting for a belief, defending a way of life, "stand and fight", etc. |
 Our Flag in front of our living and work area.
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| U.S. Standard in front of airport. It is smaller than the others and is often moved by the Brits. When we leave here we will retire this flag | The British Standard. The Brits run the airport so must be why theirs is the biggest of the flags. | The Italians are stationed here also. Their flag looks the least cared for. | That's right a French flag. |
 Our Guys in front by Water Fountain in Lobby
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