Please remember those who have served our country and those brave men and women who are currently sacrificing for their country in Iraq and Afghanistan today.
Here are a couple shots of the harsh conditions in Iraq:
The Strong, Dry Desert Wind Blows Huge Clouds of Sand Creating a Hovering Sandstorm Which Changes the Color of the Entire Area, Including the Sky, Into Surreal Orange Hues, May 5, 2005, Tallil Air Base, Al Jumhuriyah al Iraqiyah – Republic of Iraq
No Human Power Can Stop the Dry Desert Winds From Blowing In This Very Powerful, Relentless, Nightfall or Evening Windstorm That’s Bringing Huge Clouds of Sand – a Massive Sandstorm – Rolling Over and Engulfing the Tents, April 27, 2005 Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Al Jumhuriyah al Iraqiyah – Republic of Iraq
And… Google has video of a massive Iraqi sandstorm rolling into the Al Asad Air Base in Iraq HERE.
Thanks to a reader for these pictures.
Babalu has a wonderful read for Veterans Day.