December 25, 2007
Mideast Snapshot - Christmas Edition (Part II)
I just received these pictures from correspondent Alphonso Van Marsh and producer Ben Blake, currently on assignment in Iraq: --From CNN's Alphonso Van Marsh It is a feeling anybody can relate too – being away from family and friends during an important holiday. We found that’s no different for the men and women serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Here’s snaps from CNN’s reporting from Camp Striker, Baghdad on Christmas Eve/Day 2007.
 (Photo Ken Tillis)  U.S. Army Sgt First Class Kerensa Hardy reads Stars and Stripes newspaper while waiting for a Christmas Day call from her four year old daughter in America. Hardy’s placed her phone just outside Camp Striker Dining Facilities, because she can’t get a signal inside the building that seats up to 1,800 people. (Photo Ken Tillis) Ever patient cameraman Ken Tillis stands ready to go to air, beside a mammoth Christmas cake at the U.S. Camp Striker Dining Facilities. Ken – the sign says ‘Please don’t touch!’
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It's great to see that even in the heart of war, these dedicated men and women still get their Christmas meal like everyone back home. It must surely halp them to overcome the stresses and worries that a tour of duty in Iraq brings, and creates a bit of Christmas spirit.
I wish them all the best over this holiday season.
It is an astonishing thing indeed to behold the American logistical machine. Neat photos.
the people of Iraq did not have the chance to celebrate their Eid which was few days before Christmas.the reason for that are these American soldiers who came and occupy their country.Christ did not tell you to kill and occupy others land,he teaches peace on Earth.I wish all the American troops happy Christmas,but in the US not in Iraq.
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