17 May

Not much to write about today - just more meetings and trying to fix all the damage that was caused to the showers and buildings from our previous guests. The two new officers are inundated with turnover issues as they try to get the lay of the land and answer questions from higher about where to build the new buildings. My replacement - or at least the guy that will act as my replacement until my replacement actually get here - has arrived. Wahoo - another good sign that my time in Iraqi is not indefinite. After he gets settled we will begin the "fire hose effect" turnover so I can make sure all the bases are covered when I step foot on the helicopter out of my location. Only 11 more days until I begin my movement to US soil - enjoy your day.