The Kindgren Family: September 2007

Sunday, September 23, 2007

The flight up to Baghdad

We flew up to Baghdad in a C-130. It was hot.

Here is a picture of me being hot.

My friends, also hot.

While in Kuwait, we were sent to the Udati Range for some convoy and marksmanship training. Again, I was a gunner. Though not me, you can see a gunners head sticking out of the middle truck in the picture below.

Early morning start.

Camels!!!

I should have included this in my last post. This is the inside of the tent that I was staying in while I was in Kuwait.

Kuwait

I spent about about two weeks in lovely Camp Virginia Kuwait.

Our tents.

Our showers.

Our bathrooms.

The scenery.

Of course, there has to be a McDonalds.

(...and a Pizza Hut and Subway, War is Hell)

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Some pics of up north

Here are some pics from Up North

Cyndi, Jeff and Athena after breakfast at the Outdoorsman in Boulder Junction.

Grampa, Gramma, Athena and Jeff during breakfast at the Outdoorsman in Boulder Junction.

This is Jeff and Athena standing next to the uncommonly low water at Alder Lake.

Grampa, Jeff and Athena out enjoying "Grampa Kindgren's Boat"

Grampa, Athena and Gramma relaxing on the dock.

Mommy and Athena having fun on "Grampa Kindgren's Boat"

Gramma Kindgren, Cyndi and Athena enjoying dinner at the Aberdeen Lodge.

Jeff and Dad enjoying some Moose Drool (Beer) at the Aberdeen Lodge.

Athena walking along the shoreline at Alder Lake.

First Time Standing Up By Himself...

Monday, September 17, 2007

NARMY STRONG

Next post will be Kuwait......

We should start at the beginning..... Fort Jackson

Fort Jackson is home to Camp McCrady. This is where we unruly sailors get our first taste of Army life. All I can say is that there is a reason I joined the Navy.

Joking aside, the training was very good and it did prepare me for what was to come.

Keep in mind that I did not own a camera while I was there. These pictures are from friends who were kind enough to share with me.

Army Mike