My Trip to Ali Al Salem Air Base Kuwait

My trip to Ali Al Salem was one of many hours and required a lot of patience. We started out at Ft Benning. I had to get up early, 0430, and get to the flight staging area with the rest of our group going overseas. I took communion from the Army Chaplin. It is just grape juice if anyone is concerned. I could have used real wine for the anxiety. For security, we did not know exact flight times or itinerary until we pretty much boarded the aircraft. Too late to back out at this point. This image is at Ft Benning Freedom Hall where we sat and waited for the aircraft. I thought it was funny that the US, Florida, and Texas flags were all side by side. Those are all my states.

We proceed to Bangor, Maine. We were greeted by a group of old Veterans, their wives, and locals with their kids. Every day and every night no matter what time, someone is sitting in Bangor, Maine International Airport waiting for inbound and outbound troops to arrive. Its very heart warming to know that small town values and patriotism still exist in our country. The true heroes are these people who take time to thank a soldier. I am not soldier and this meant a lot to me. I can only imagine what our troops feel! Thank You to the people of Bangor Maine!!!!!

The above picture shows the outside of the airport. It was snowing and 14 degress. Just a wee bit chilly for me. Next to it is just a picutre of Bangor that is located in the airport.

These are our other courages soldiers. These two dogs are mine dogs and do a great job of keeping our troops safe. They got to get released from thier kennels during our layover in Bangor.

After Bangor we went to Leipzig Germany. It was cold there as well 24 degrees. They had bier garten that was off-limits to us. Trust me I really could have used a beer but the Colonel was going to let us have any part of that.

The above picture is our group entering the flight on to Kuwait. The rest are just misc. pics of the airport.

Once we arrive in Kuwait City, Kuwait we headed to out new home for the week. Ali Al Salem Airbase. I will put that expeience in another post.