Greetings from Iraq! We started our day at Freedom Rest, located right outside of Baghdad. It was more like a resort than an army base. Freedom Rest was originally built for Sadam's officers to stay in, and it was very luxurious. Next we took a tour of Prosperity, which was built around one of Sadam's old palaces.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Bandette Profiles: Melissa
Third year Bandette Melissa loves jazz dancing the most because it gives her a chance to express her personality, which can be seen as unique, as she was voted most likely to go to jail by her fellow Bandettes last year. She loves performing at Bandits games and putting on the different outfits that the Bandettes get to wear.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Jills in Iraq...Days 3 and 5
February 24, 2007 11:30pm(Iraq time)
We started the day off with breakfast at 6:00am. Immediately after we rucked up (put our gear on) and boarded a Black Hawk helicopter. We flew to a meet and great at camp Sykes At that camp we were presented with an American flag and a certificate that stated it was flown for 9 minutes and 11 seconds in the face of the enemy.
February 26,2007 7:11am
We weren't able to write last night because of delays. We landed at our first base yesterday around 9:00am and were stuck there till almost 7:30pm. When we first arrived at the base we did a really fun meet and greet. The troops asked if they did a dance for us would we do our Shout dance for them.
http://www.97rock.com/jillsiniraq.html
We started the day off with breakfast at 6:00am. Immediately after we rucked up (put our gear on) and boarded a Black Hawk helicopter. We flew to a meet and great at camp Sykes At that camp we were presented with an American flag and a certificate that stated it was flown for 9 minutes and 11 seconds in the face of the enemy.
February 26,2007 7:11am
We weren't able to write last night because of delays. We landed at our first base yesterday around 9:00am and were stuck there till almost 7:30pm. When we first arrived at the base we did a really fun meet and greet. The troops asked if they did a dance for us would we do our Shout dance for them.
http://www.97rock.com/jillsiniraq.html
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Wings game pics
On Saturday night, the Bandits returned home after a 3-game road trip that left them 4-4 on the season. 14,882 fans showed up and witnessed a nail-biter that included a few fights and a winning goal from the Bandits with 8 seconds left in the game. Also returning to HSBC Arena after a 3-game absence was the NLL's premier dance team...the Buffalo Bandettes! The girls showed no signs of rust as they helped cheer on the team to victory. The NLL's January 29th Girl of the Week Jenna even showed off some acrobatic talent as she did some flips during one of the routines. 
Here are some photos taken at the game. A bit of news also came at this game. The Bandettes individual and team photos were taken prior to the game so the Bandettes official page should soon have bios and, after another long road trip (the Bandits don't play at home for another month), Bandettes posters *should* be available prior to the next home game.
Here are some photos taken at the game. A bit of news also came at this game. The Bandettes individual and team photos were taken prior to the game so the Bandettes official page should soon have bios and, after another long road trip (the Bandits don't play at home for another month), Bandettes posters *should* be available prior to the next home game.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Day 2 of the Jills in Iraq
February 23, 2007 11:00pm (Iraq time)
This morning we all had a wake up call at 4:30am and while we were getting ready we heard a prayer that played outside over a speaker at 5:00am. We're not exactly sure but the information we got was that it plays five times a day. At approximately 7:00am, we were issued military gear consisting of a plated vest, a helmet and special glasses. The total weight of it all was probably 25 pounds. We have to wear this gear around the bases.
more at http://www.wedg.com/jillsiniraq.html
This morning we all had a wake up call at 4:30am and while we were getting ready we heard a prayer that played outside over a speaker at 5:00am. We're not exactly sure but the information we got was that it plays five times a day. At approximately 7:00am, we were issued military gear consisting of a plated vest, a helmet and special glasses. The total weight of it all was probably 25 pounds. We have to wear this gear around the bases.
more at http://www.wedg.com/jillsiniraq.html
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