5 Feb

Based on the last few weeks I have come the realization that my days of "turning wrenches with the troops" are coming to a close; I guess my job as an Advisor officially places me in the "management" role. And I believe even after I return to the States I will remain in the "management" role except when I "strap-on" my helicopter and take to the sky's over San Diego. For those of you who know me, you know how much I love to tinker with and/or fix stuff. At least in a squadron I get the opportunity to "play" outside the office at a few times a week, but as an Advisor my days of "playing" have been limited to the few soccer games I have enjoyed with the Iraqis and the couple hours spent shooting rounds (bullets for your Air Force readers) on the firing ranges. The highlight of the day was dinner with the senior Iraqi officer again, notice the spread of food - all the food was prepared for the six of us in the picture. I think I will need to start fasting between our twice-a-week meals with the Colonel. Time for bed - see ya tomorrow.