I just want to say how prowd I am of all of you men and women there fighting for freedom. My daughter's boyfriend and my best friend's son, Airman Ryan Buttenob is there now at this Air Base. He is only 19 and I am very prowd of him and all of you, Keep up the good work and come home safe. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Love and best wishes to all of you also. Denise Spurgeon Fordland, Missouri

(Posted by guest: Denise Spurgeon)

did you mean proud? or were you being sarcastic

(Posted by guest: mike)

I need to find Ryan Buttenob, he graduated from Fordland High School. And has a friend named Brad. Please help me find him.

(Posted by guest: Pam)

I meant "Proud". It was late that night and I missed spelled something. Sorry! This posting was a sincere posting. I am just very proud of Ryan and all the men and women fighting for our country. Denise

(Posted by guest: Denise Spurgeon)

Hi All, Just thought I would say Hi to everyone there from Pittsburgh. You all take care of yourselves and keep on counting the days until you get to return home. We are all proud of you and all that you are doing. Don't ever doubt that your sacrifices aren't appreciated. Hope to see you all soon, and say Hi to Dave for me. Thanks, Lisa Shelton

(Posted by guest: Lisa Shelton)

Hi All, Just thought I would say Hi to everyone there from Pittsburgh. You all take care of yourselves and keep on counting the days until you get to return home. We are all proud of you and all that you are doing. Don't ever doubt that your sacrifices aren't appreciated. Hope to see you all soon, and say Hi to Dave for me. Thanks, Lisa Shelton

(Posted by guest: Lisa Shelton)

I served with the 386th ESFS in Ali Al Salem Kuwait from November 2002 to the end of April 2003. All of personal assigned to Ali Al Salem Air Base did a great job during Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. I am very fortunate to have served with such a great group of men and women who put their needs second to that of their nation. God Bless America! SrA. Morales

(Posted by guest: SrA. Dionisio Morales III)

Hello I am a daughter of an E7 and I am as proud as I can be!!! My father currently is surving his time at Ali al Salem Airbase. He works on C-130's. If at all possible please send this to him. To all other military personel don't worry your job is being done and everyone in America can tell... You all are appretiated... Thanks, Love, Julie :)

(Posted by guest: Julie Leinen)

Hi, Dowty. I didn;t hear from you for a long time. I don't know how are you in Iraq. I worried about you everyday. Do you know how lonely my world is after you disappeared. The worst is I don't know you are live or not. No matter what happened I will wait for you!!!!!!!!!!

If somes one know Dowty William.Please contact me. He is in Iraq now. And I didn't hear from him for a long time. Please contact me amber561201@126.com Thanks!!!!!!!

I just learned I have an assignment to Ali al Salem at the end of this month, so I was wondering if anyone could provide any info about the base

Refer to this site, it has pics and satellite images. I believe your on the same team as I am. Contact the Team leader and she can give refer you to me and I can brief you more in a more secure setting. Im the "A" FT leader. (T)Sgt B. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/ali-al-salem-pics.htm

(Posted by guest: (T)Sgt B.)

Have been trying to contact son at Ali Al Salem. email keeps coming back. kenneth.pires@salem.afb.mil trying to figure the correct domain name. He recently arrived so only contact at this point is email. any help would be appreciated.

(Posted by guest: V. Pires)

Don't type afb just type af in the address. That should fix it.

(Posted by guest: ammon kashiwagi)

@salem.af.mil

(Posted by guest: sean)

the correct address is NOT @salem.afb.mil the correct address is @salem.af.mil delete the b in afb and it should work.

(Posted by guest: ernie)

Use af instead of afb. That should do it. My daughter is there.

(Posted by guest: bobbi)

Just got a read receipt from my son and it had @asab.centaf.af.mil. He had called Saturday and said they were having trouble with email. He thought it was just a couple of them, but apparently not. I just sent him a reply. So far it hasn't kicked back.

(Posted by guest: Cheryl)

@centaf.auab.af.mil, is this a proper email address for some1 in the airforce? Im trying to contact some1 but not sure where they are based. Any info would help. Thanks x

@centaf.auab.af.mil, is this a proper email address for some1 in the airforce? Im trying to contact some1 but not sure where they are based. Any info would help. Thanks x

If you are trying to email someone at ali al salem this is how you do it. first.lastname@asab.centaf.army.mil

(Posted by guest: John Thompson)

first.lastname@asab.centaf.af.mil

(Posted by guest: John Thompson)

What is the address if you are trying to email someone at Kirkuk Air base in iraq?

(Posted by guest: Kristy)

My son is also there and his email is firstname.lastname@asab.centaf.af.mil. good luck

(Posted by guest: Barb)

I do not know what date this was sent, but try name@salem.af.mil (no b). Hope you get/got through.

(Posted by guest: Scarlett)

IF YOU WANT TO GET A HOLD OF HIM BY E-MAIL i MAY BE ABLE TO HELP, WHAT BRANCH IS HE IN? AIR FORCE , ARMY? IF HE IS AIR FORCE I KNOW HOW TO FIND HIM IF HE HAS A EMAIL ACCOUNT SET UP. I WAS THERE IN JUNE OF 05 AND I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND THERE RIGHT NOW. BUT IF HE IS ARMY I HAVE A BROTHER IN LAW WHO IS ON HIS WAY THERE AND I COULD HELP FIND OUT HOW TO GET A HOLD OF HIM OR FIND OUT WHAT THE E-MAIL IS FOR HIM. CAUSE EACH BRANCH HAS A UNIFORM E-MAIL FOR THERE OWN BRANCH.

Thanks guys and gals for all you do!!!

(Posted by guest: Breann)

Michael Reid is leaving on Nov.30th I'm going to miss him so much. He's going to be based at Ali Al Salem in Kuwait. This is all very hard for me and him. I don't want him to go...but he has to. All I wasnted to say was that I love you Michael, stay safe and come home soon.

(Posted by guest: Katrina)

Tim, If you get this, I want you to know how much I love you and that you have made me the proudest mom on earth. Can't wait to see you at the wedding in March. Much love, Be Blessed!! Mom

(Posted by guest: Barb K.)

Email me: m-duffy@comcast.net I have some current stuff for you.

(Posted by guest: Mike Duffy)

My husband said that it is really hot. He told me it was 140 degrees when he stepped off the plane. Good luck!

(Posted by guest: K. Holland)

At the moment, my husband is stationed at Al Asad air force base. I am trying to get more info any pictures of where he is at. Any ideas? It is now Aug. 12, 2004. Thank you.

(Posted by guest: Heather Bartolotta)

Hi, Al Asad is south of Baghdad very close to Falujaha (sp). Must be a Marine huh?

(Posted by guest: Mike Duffy )

Hi! We had some of the same questions you are having since our son is also in al Asad. We found a great site: globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/al-asad.htm. I hope it helps you to visualize where your husband is. Our prayers are with you and your husband as well as all the servicemen serving in the Middle East and throughout the world.

(Posted by guest: K & M James)

Sorry I don't have any pictures for you but I was wondering if your husband is in the same unit as mine. He's at the same base in Unit 8. Thanks!

(Posted by guest: K. Hollad)

My husband is not a Marine, believe it or not he went voluntarily. He is a contract carpenter for KBR. We argued for months about it, we have six children. But he felt very strongly that this was his way of supporting our troops and providing for his family. I miss him terribly. He is 38 and unable to join the military, something he always regretted not doing.

(Posted by guest: Sandra Bonner)

My boyfriend was just deployed from Camp Pendelton,CA on August 12...he is also at Camp Al Asad...he is with the 6th Engineer Company "C" Support Battalion Out of Peoria, IL.I have been looking for pictures also on the web...its so hard, we want to be so close. :)

(Posted by guest: Evenstar)

I have a fiance stationed at Al Asad. He is in MP CO C 7th Marines from Dayton, OH. It was nice viewing this web site because I never knew exactly where Al Asad was. Luckily I do not have to know much longer because he is heading back to the states end of September!

(Posted by guest: Beth)

I found this "blog" from a Marine that is stationed there - there are no pictures but lots of info - http://www.mythecaria.net/partingshot/

(Posted by guest: Jo)

My boyfriend in with the MWSS-472 and has been there since Aug 10th. It is very hard to find anything about Al Asad on the net. I have found a site that shows many pictures of Our troops in Iraq at www.Military.com. Good luck with your search. I welcome any news Santia1972@earthlink.net

(Posted by guest: Santia)

Try looking under this site it may help www.cgi.wn.com good luck

(Posted by guest: Santia)

I may have found a map that would give you a better perception of where Al Asad is in Iraq. The web page is http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/iraq.pdf it is a pdf so you need adobe acrobat reader, the good thing is you can zoom in. if you zoom into fallujah and follow the euphrates north you see a little red airplane.. voila.. al asad.

(Posted by guest: LMD)

I was sooo happy to stumble upon this site. I was beginning to think my husband was over there ALL ALONE! I am actually living in Okinawa Japan, where we were stationed before my husband got sent to Al Asad. I was just interested in seeing if any of you would like to keep in touch on a regular basis. There are times that I would love to hear from other wives, girlfirends, moms, etc.. Being in Japan and my husband in Iraq, I long for some company from those who have the same interests as I... ie:"our husbands/fiances/sons, etc..." If you are interested in keeping in touch, please feel free to email me at dnahig@hotmail.com. Thanks for your time and may God Bless you and yours!

(Posted by guest: Angel Higgins)

my husband left for iraq 2 weeks ago hes supposed to be stationed at al asad.. i get so worried about him.. he's supposed to be doin security and im so scared for him.. if anyone else has a hubby doing security based out of camp pendleton please fel free to email me at jamaicanbyblood@yahoo.com.. we can all pray that our loved ones come home safe

(Posted by guest: Renee Slowley)

I miss my son so much. He's been there a month. he's called twice. I found a site with pictures of our marines on his battlion web site thru the Official United States marine corps site

(Posted by guest: dpo)

My husband has been at Al Asad for a little over a month now. He has sent me a site that his unit's CO is updating monthly. There are some pictures on this site. They are not anything that gives you alot of info, but it allows you to see what the area looks like (somewhat). Hope this gives you an idea of what the base is like for all our loved ones! http://www.i-mef.usmc.mil/msc/1fssg/KVN/deployed/cssb7.html Sorry the link is sooo long that it may not post correctly, but you can copy and paste it into your address line. Also! For those of you worried about passing too much info on line---my husband was told this is an "open site" meaning that anyone is free to access it, they control the info on there and will not be putting anything on there that shouldnt be there! :) Good luck to all and God Bless!

(Posted by guest: AMH)

haven't heard from gabe in almost 3 weeks. with the fighting getting worse i need to hear his voice. prayer is all. i have my lord. He and his angels know i have faith.

(Posted by guest: de)

I'm an assistant KVC for the 1/23 USMC. I have to talk to people all the time who are worried about their kid and/or husband/wife/sister/brother/etc.. A few of things I tell them are, number one if you DON'T hear something about/from your Marine- they're okay. As the saying goes, no news is good news. Take that to heart. Two, I have heard from Marines there that there are times that the phones go out. Nothing bad happened, just the phones went out. They WILL come back on. Three, hundreds of people want to use the phone. Sometimes getting an open phone may be difficult. Lastly, these folks are BUSY and sometimes their business takes them away from their base and thus, the phones. They may be gone a few days, several days, have moved on to a new camp, whatever. They'll be back to the phones as soon as they can. My Marine was gone a month before I got to talk with him (last week). HANG IN THERE!

(Posted by guest: hawkeye)

My boyfriend left on Sep.9th. to iraq...i miss him sooo much. He says that he will be there for 7 months. I hope that he comes back sooner!!! but i heard that usually marines stay for extended time. Well i will keep you all in my prayers...and please pray for me. I'm trying to tell myself mentally that 6-7 months isn't long so that the time will pass quickly!!! but i dunnooo...that is really hard to do. -La'vesha

(Posted by guest: La'Vesha Fitzgerald)

after 5 weeks i just heard from him. he is ok. he really didn't think it had been 5 weeks. they are so busy. my son, my heart is fine. thank you lord, and all those that are praying for our forces.

(Posted by guest: dede)

We flew out to San Diego to say good bye to our son ... he left for Iraq on August 20th. He turns 19 tomorrow (October 21) and we miss him terribly. Happy birthday son! We love you!

my son has been stationed at alasad for the last two weeks. he has been in iraq for 6 weeks now. we have gotten a phone call from him twice and two letters. he is married with no children yet and is 23 years old. i also have two daughters who miss him very much. i try to keep busy but there are days when tears flood my eyes. it's especially hard when we've just heard from him. it's hard to express to others how we feel, but i am sure that everyone here can relate to those feelings. we will keep all of you and your children across the waters in our prayers. pj

(Posted by guest: pj)

my son has been stationed at alasad for the last two weeks. he has been in iraq for 6 weeks now. we have gotten a phone call from him twice and two letters. he is married with no children yet and is 23 years old. i also have two daughters who miss him very much. i try to keep busy but there are days when tears flood my eyes. it's especially hard when we've just heard from him. it's hard to express to others how we feel, but i am sure that everyone here can relate to those feelings. we will keep all of you and your children across the waters in our prayers. pj

(Posted by guest: pj)

my son has been stationed at alasad for the last two weeks. he has been in iraq for 6 weeks now. we have gotten a phone call from him twice and two letters. he is married with no children yet and is 23 years old. i also have two daughters who miss him very much. i try to keep busy but there are days when tears flood my eyes. it's especially hard when we've just heard from him. it's hard to express to others how we feel, but i am sure that everyone here can relate to those feelings. we will keep all of you and your children across the waters in our prayers. pj

(Posted by guest: pj)

It is hard to tell from the posts on this website what time frame is being discussed regarding communications. I have not heard from my loved one since 10-17-04 when he quickly e-mailed -- to tell me his private contracting company, which works on the base, was going into electronic lockdown. So my question would be does anyone have any information regarding communications during this time frame? And please date your posting as a reference point for all of us who read them. Thank you, Emmanuela

It is hard to tell from the posts on this website what time frame is being discussed regarding communications. I have not heard from my loved one since 10-17-04 when he quickly e-mailed -- to tell me his private contracting company, which works on the base, was going into electronic lockdown. So my question would be does anyone have any information regarding communications during this time frame? And please date your posting as a reference point for all of us who read them. Thank you, Emmanuela

Just wondering! Please if you have any information please share regarding phone and e-mails during the period of 10-17-04 thru 10-25-04. Thank you, Emmanuela

FROM: MR. DAVID BARTLET. 24 RIVER LANE GOVERNMENT RESERVED AREA, ABUJA. ATTENTION PLEASE! STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! GREETING, WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, I GUESS MY LETTER WILL NOT EMBARRASS YOU, SINCE I HAVE NO PREVIOUS CORRESPONDENCE WITH YOU. I STRONGLY BELIEVED, I WOULD NOT REGRET APPROACHING YOU IN THIS MATTER. I AM MR.DAVID BARTLET, A SOLICITOR AT LAW AND THE PERSONAL ATTORNEY TO LATE MR. MARK MICHELLE, A FRENCH NATIONAL.LATE MR.MARK MICHELLE IS A PRIVATE OIL CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR WITH THE SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA, HEREIN AFTER SHALL BE REFERRED TO AS MY CLIENT. I HAVE A VERY URGENT AND MUTUAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TO PROPOSE TO YOU. ON THURSDAY JUNE 6TH 2000, MY CLIENT AND HIS WIFE WITH THEIR THREE CHILDREN WERE INVOLVED IN AN AUTO CLASH, ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE UNFORTUNATELY LOST THEIR LIVES. SINCE THEN, I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ENQUIRIES WITH HIS COUNTRY’S EMBASSIES TO LOCATE ANY OF MY CLIENTS EXTENDED RELATIVES, THIS HAS ALSO PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL. AFTER THESE SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS,I DECIDED TO PERSONALLY CONTACT YOU WITH THIS BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL.I HAVE CONTACTED YOU TO ASSIST IN REPATRIATING A HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY LEFT BEHIND BY MY CLIENT BEFORE THEY GET CONFISCATED OR DECLARED UNSERVICEABLE BY THE FINANCE AND SECURITY COMPANY WHERE THESE HUGE DEPOSIT WAS LODGED. THE DECEASED HAD A DEPOSIT VALUED PRESENTLY AT $12,000,000.00 MILLION US DOLLARS (TWELVE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS) AND COMPANY HAS ISSUED ME A NOTICE TO PROVIDE HIS NEXT OF KIN OR BENEFICIARY BY WILL OTHERWISE HAVE THE ACCOUNT CONFISCATED BY SEP 2005. HAVING BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING ANY OF MY LATE CLIENT RELATIVES FOR OVER THREE (3) YEARS NOW. I AM NOW SEEKING YOUR CONSENT TO PRESENT YOU AS THE NEXT OF KIN/BENEFICIARY TO THE DECEASED SO THAT THE PROCEEDS OF THIS ACCOUNT VALUED AT $ 12 MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS CAN BE PAID TO YOU. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE A BLOOD RELATION TO LATE MR. MARK MICHELLE,NEITHER IS IT NECESSARY TO BEAR THE SAME SURNAME WITH HIM. IT IS EVEN NOT IMPORTANT FOR THE STAND-IN NEXT OF KIN TO BE A FRENCH NATIONAL.ALREADY, I HAVE WORKED OUT MODALITIES FOR ACHIEVING MY AIM OF APPOINTING A NEXT OF KIN AS WELL AS TRANSFER THE MONEY ABROAD FOR US TO SHARE IN THE RATIO OF 60% FOR ME AND 40% TO YOU. IT IS MY INTENTION TO ACHIEVE THIS TRANSFER IN A LEGITIMATE WAY, ALL I REQUIRED IS YOUR HONEST, CO-OPERATION,CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRUST TO ENABLE US SEE THIS TRANSACTION THROUGH.THE MONEY TRANSFER PAPER WORK ITSELF WILL INCLUDE A CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN SO THAT THE RECEIVING BANK DOES NOT ASK QUESTION. ALSO THE PAPER WORK WILL INCLUDE PROPER CERTIFICATE THAT THE FUND BEING TRANSFERRED IS FROM NON-CRIMINAL SOURCES. IN SHORT THIS WILL BE A PROPER AND LEGAL MONEY TRANSFER WITH APPARENTLY NO RISK INVOLVED. THE TRANSACTION IS GUARANTEED TO SUCCEED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. AS SOON AS I HEAR FROM YOU, I SHALL PROVIDE YOU WITH FURTHER CLARIFICATION THAT YOU MAY NEED. URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED. BEST WISHES, MR.DAVID BARTLET. NOTE: IN THE EVENT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO ASSIST, KINDLY NOTIFY ME TO PREVENT ME FROM MAKING FURTHER CONTACT.

(Posted by guest: david bartlet)

My boyfriend is a marine in LS Co. A...he's been there since September, and I have lots of pictures...non-strategic, of course! It used to be an Iraqi base anyway. If anyone wants them, I'd be glad to pass them along...I know exactly how you all feel!! I miss him so much! Anyway, my email is climber514@hotmail.com (I probably won't check back here) Tamber H.

(Posted by guest: Tamber)

Hey there! My fiance is in Al Asad also. He is from Cali and went to Iraq for the second time in June. The last time I spoke with him was on the 6th of November,2004. The reason they can't call or email is because they shut everything down when there is fighting. I wish you the best and I support you when you need. You are in my heart!

(Posted by guest: Shayne)

hi, my husband left today to go back to iraq. we got married a little over a year ago and we've been able to be married a grand total of one month and two weeks. it sucks. but i've been staying busy and working my tail off to make this trying time go by faster. keep praying. and pray for mine, his name is michael holley.

(Posted by guest: tesha)

hang in there

i cannot get to this site. can someone tell me why?

(Posted by guest: dede)

My younger brother is also there has been since September... Does anyone else ever hear from there relatives there?? I only hear from my brother every couple of weeks and it's only via e-mail... Rose

(Posted by guest: Rose Ridgley)

Hello my name is jeff. i am 18 and from memphis,mo and my brother is in the marine corps. what branch is your husband in? i dont really have any info about the place but i justed saw this site and thought that it would be cool to e-mail someone else who has someone over in al asad. if you would like to talk please e-mail me at jeffery_harbourn@excite.com please i would really like to hear from you. sincerly, jeffery harbourn

(Posted by guest: Jeffery Harbourn)

My brother is with the Seabees from Ebensburg, PA. He is stationed at Al Asad Air field. He is to come home in March. Would like to know if anyone received any photo's or know of any sites that show this air field and of the NMCB-23 Unit. He called my mom this morning and said that communications will probably shut down the closer it gets to the elections.

there is a marine web site USMC.MIL where you might be able to access his squad i found my son's squad there and his picture. when you get on the site you have to search like any other web site but you should be able to do it

My fiance is going to Al Asad in March. I would really appreciate having someone to talk to.

(Posted by guest: Jess)

My Fiance's in Al Asad too. Here's a picture of it. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/images/al-asad_040811-m-9245l-009armada.jpg I hate this. This is so hard. I know it's nothing compared to what he's going through. I'm just glad he's out of Fallujah. Stay Strong.

(Posted by guest: annmarguerite)

My heart goes out to you. What a difficult time for all of us. Hang in there and count on your faith to help you through.

(Posted by guest: Missy)

Anyone know what it is like there? I can't even find the place on a map to show to our kids.It's August 27, 2005. He left on the 17th. A whole year more to go of this...

This site has been a great comfort to me with my private thoughts especially when I feel like I do right now which is anxious. I find myself reading these in the middle of the night when I can't sleep. It's as if you hear my conscience. I have asked the Lord to keep safe all our loved ones. I thank all of you for keeping me sane when only you too can know how I feel. Thank you so much.

Hi, when i find this site i feel better, my boyfriend, a marine, from Camp Pendleton, was deployed to iraq in September/20/2005, he is going to be 6 months over there, the last time i talk to him he told me he was going to Al Asad, but since he told me i havent heard nothing from him, neither his family, i miss him so much and i'm so worried..

My daughter transited through your base on her way to Tikrit from a 15 day R&R at home in Wisconsin. This was on either the 12th or 13th of July. She had to catch a C130 to Balad and was ordered to place all belongings on a pallet. That is the last she saw of her black backpack. Her Army issue duffel turned up a few days later as did a couple of text books she had in the backpack. I realize this is a total shot in the dark but maybe the right person will read this and miracles do happen.. The backpack contained a new Canon A75 digital camera and a new Sony disc player,(net Md MZN420D, Orange, silver, white and grey), also a personal diary of her first 6 months in Iraq as well as irreplacable pictures in the cameras memory card. If there is an unclaimed baggage section on your base please forward them this info, or perhaps someone of you reading this works with the R&R flights and the C130's. If by some chance these items are located, please forward them to the 67th CSH APO AE 09392 in care of Samantha

sir i will try to find out very soon .if we find the baggage i will contact u.

(Posted by guest: raja saheb bijaigarh)

I'm deploying there within a few weeks. Any advice what to bring? Should I bring a laptop computer, air mattress vs foam mattress, type of civilian clothing not permissable, etc.. I'd appreciate any feedback. Oh, in the Air force, I know there are some Army folks there too so it would probably best to get responses from the Air Force folks but any sound advice would be welcomed. I'm going to be there for the next four months. Thanx.

(Posted by guest: John)

Hi there, Been to Ali three times and will be going back here during the second week of September (YUK!). Okay, since you have never been there one of the things that happens is, come the end of September and all the way throught to January or so it does get kind of chilly in the evenings. That being said it also gets warm during the day. Not as bas as June, July and August but still gets hot. They are also trying to establish the clothing reg there and have been trying to get people to either wear their PT gear when not at work and uniforms (of course) the rest of the time. They haven't pushed it to hard there yet but I would be prepeared for that to happen soon. Once the AF figures out what exactly PT gear is for us. If they haven't figured out that by the time we get there, then just shorts and a decent t-shirt will suffice. I would bring a laptop, camera, DVD player. They used to (not sure if they do it anymore) set up peoples laptops for them to use on the lan. I guess it just depends on your job anymore. I wouldn't pack a bunch of toiletries and stuff like that since they have a fairly well stocked BX and if there is anything you really need, the people that run the BX make daily runs to Camp Doha (the BIG BX in the sky) to pick up things. The REC center has moives you can check out but they are pretty old though. Lots of VHS tapes and about half of that DVD's. Bring a swim suit as the pool is open until Ocotober and some days there just isn't anything else to do there. You will need some nice clothes if you plan on going on a trip into Kuwait city. You see a lot of traditional garb in the city and a lot of western type clothing as well. It is nice to get away from the prison camp once in a while. They do have a pretty decent gym with some good equipment and the gym staff are pretty decent. If you are coming over on the rotator remember that you have to lug all that stuff that you bring so remember that. IF you are coming the better way (anythig other then the rotator) you'll be okay. Email me at: m-duffy@comcast.net Let me know when you'll be there. Mike

(Posted by guest: Mike Duffy)

i read your response on er\\\\

sorry my computer crashed. so my boyfriend is there and i havent heard from him in a week. i was wondering what type of email works there and if you can tell me how long the mail takes. i thought you werent allowed off base at all?? any info you could give me would be appreciated. thanks and goood luck to you.

My son has been at Ali al selam for almost 2 months now. Don't worry if you don't hear from him for over a week, that's not unusual. Some times the phone lines go down in the dorms and sometimes they just don't have anything new to tell. My son has a hotmail address and an email address at work. He works in an office some of the time. But they do have places for them to check their emails if he doesn't have his own computer. My son tells me they are not allowed to go off base, so their world gets pretty small. He says sometimes it's like the move "Ground Hog Day"! Send letters as often as you can. Even though they can call and email, getting mail from home is pretty important too. Alway try to stay positive. It doesn't help them if they have to worry about how you are doing. My son was never a reader just for pleasure, now he has taken up reading novels in his time off. If you like to read and know any good books, you might want to send him some. Try to stay busy, you'll get through it and he will be back in your arms before you know it. Be strong and hang in there.

I am part of a 24 man team coming over very soon. Any more info would be great. What can we expect - living quarters, showers, etc. Do t-shirts have to be plain or can they have writing on them?

(Posted by guest: myers)

Hello,

So whats to do on base? hows the culture and how does there religion effect the Air base there? I'm headed over very soon and just curious about life for the troops. anything that I need to bring that will make the time go by?

I just wanted to say hello to all of the Airmen and Soldiers who are over in Kuwait. I also want to say a special hello to my husband Shaun! I love you!

(Posted by guest: K. Holland)

My son is at this Air Force base and he is in Security Forces for the Air Force. He patrols outside the base around the 2-mile berm and I worry but they are well trained to do their job. I pray every day for his safe return and I am very proud of him and all the men and women in the armed forces. God Bless these brave young Americans.

(Posted by guest: Jim)

i hope that all goes well in you/his life over there

(Posted by guest: Jimmy Page)

Be proud of your son; he's keeping us all safe at Ali...the SF troops have come a long way and they set an incredible standard. They are the best deployed unit in ACC for 2004. We're thankful for your support and your son is incredibly important to the mission over here

(Posted by guest: Ali Al Salem)

We live in a small town in the midwest and there are not too many ohter people around here that understand what it feels like to have a child so far away that could possibly be in harms way. In some way, it is a comfort to read coments from other parents that have the same feelings. When our son was a little boy, I would often wonder, how do mothers send their son's off to war? Now I know the answer. With much pride! I too know how well trained and committed these brave people are, which is a comfort. God be with you all.

just looking for someone to chat with whos other is in iraq! my email is usmcgrl18@yahoo.com. I Love You Adams!!

(Posted by guest: laura martin)

My husband is stationed with your Marine! Would love to keep in contact.

Hi, My boyfreind is leaving soon to go to Al Asad to meet up with his unit and I'm really worried about him.

(Posted by guest: Jenn)

JUST LOOKING UP MY HUSBAND'S SQUADRON AND FOUND THIS WEBSITE. MY HUBBY IS DOING FINE, BUT JUST A LITTLE HOMESICK AS I'M SURE THEY ALL ARE.

(Posted by guest: MRS. MATULEVICH)

I'm the Mom of Mrs. M's Hubby!!! I'd found this site before but hadn't seen anyone from my son's squadron on here. It's nice to connect with others so we can pass on information at times when we may not hear from our "guys". I'm not crazy... I'm a Marine Mom!! Carol M.

just found this site!!

(Posted by guest: Ananais)

Hi, I know you all must be very much worried for your family members, loved ones, etc., so i was thinking if i can provide you with any help posible. I live in Kuwait, but i will be leaving after a week, so if you think i can do something upto 2nd Dec, please let me know. Please use my email "sabahmunir@hotmail.com" for any contact. My Mobile is +965-6887151. Will be happy to help you. Regards, Sabah.

(Posted by guest: Sabah Munir)

If anyone sees Cpl. Todd Peterson, tell him everyone in Southie says hello. Punch him in the chest and say "oots" at the same time. He will know what it means.

(Posted by guest: Tommy Flah)

My Husband is at Al Asad! I am in Washington State!

(Posted by guest: TJP)

Hi Bill! Hope if anyone sees this, they tell you it's here!!! If notat least tell you we miss and Love you very much and hope all of you are home safe soon! Uncle Jamie says "Hi" and has a new DVD out on Amazon called Dion Live. We're looking forward to seeing you in maybe Feb. or March at Mom Mom and Pops in FL. Take care and watch your back God Bless All of you and Merry Christmas!! Love Aunt Maria

(Posted by guest: Maria Barrilli Colton)

I just found this website after all these months. My son is with MWSS 472 (aircraft fire and rescue) and has been at Al Asad since the first week of August. I hear from him quite frequently....the e-mail is great!

(Posted by guest: ksware@ionet.net)

Hi, i too just found this group and the MWSS472 subjects got my attention. I too am a MARINE MOM with a son that is attached to MWSS 472, he has been in IRAQ since the end of August and is in Airfield Ops. Anyone with someone in that unit? I too get email on a pretty regular basis and love to read everyone of them, eases my mind a little. Take care and keep them in our prayers. Bring them all home safe. Terri

(Posted by guest: Terri)

just wanted to let everyone know mwss472 out of willow grove is coming home soon! stay strong

(Posted by guest: lauren)

if anyone has info, please contact me creyes628@aol.com THANK YOU. my boyfriend is with 472... THANKS.

(Posted by guest: claritza)

Hi, my husband is going to al asad on the 7th of Feb, if anyone can contact me and ease my mind it would help alot. This is his first tour. My e-mail is Redneckmarinesgirl750569@yahoo.com Thank you -Kimmy Adams-

(Posted by guest: Kimmy)

Hi, my husband is going to al asad on the 7th of Feb, if anyone can contact me and ease my mind it would help alot. This is his first tour. My e-mail is Redneckmarinesgirl750569@yahoo.com Thank you -Kimmy Adams-

(Posted by guest: Kimmy)

is there anyway you can say how soon

(Posted by guest: MELISSA)

Any information on when this unit is coming home? I would like to welcome my son home in Willow Grove. I just found this site. Thanks!

(Posted by guest: Capri)

I am a Marine in MWSS-472. I am shocked at the amount of info being presented here.

(Posted by guest: Shocked)

I just talked to you just before you got on that plane that will be taking you to Germany then to Iraq. It was one of the hardest thing I have ever had to do, and this wasn't the first time, We had to go through it twice now. You got your devil dogs waiting for you, Kick some ass baby, Te estare esperando. I love you. tu baby

(Posted by guest: Ruth)

I just returned from Ali Al Salem AB if anyone has some questions or concerns I can try to answer.

(Posted by guest: SSgt M)

My daughter is there. She had been emailing everyday but tonight my email comes back as "user unknown". Does the system go down sometimes? She just got there at the beginnnig of September and is supposed to stay 4-6 months. The "user unknown" message is very unnerving.

(Posted by guest: blw)

The system does go down a lot for maintenance and there is a lot of construction going on so they cut lines sometimes. Sometimes when I would send some messages out of there, they would get delayed for a short time also, so then my wife would get a bunch of email suddenly.

This happens to me all the time as well. Sometimes the emails go through as fast as I or hubby send them and sometimes it can take hours for him to get mine and vice versa and usually when the system goes down on his end it will kick the emails back to me.

I just got back two weeks ago. I worked in the communications squadron. The email does sometimes go down. I was down for 2 1/2 days for me. They got it back up and running with no problems though.

(Posted by guest: TSgt F)

My friend is a heavy machinary mechanic and is at Al Asad air base does he ever need to leave the base? how safe will he be

(Posted by guest: Nancy)

Hi, any information you can give would be great!!! What should we bring, not bring? What do they have there (facilities)? Do you sleep in tents? Thank you!

(Posted by guest: Rhapsody)

The facilities are decent. Mostly tents. The laundry has all new washers and dryers. The Dining Facility is nice. There's a small BX and also a Rec center and fitness building. Pretty nice all together.

(Posted by guest: TSgt F)

I have no questions but wanted to say thank you for the sacrifices you have made and continue to make on a daily basis serving this great country of ours. And Welcome Home. :)

I just came back to Germany from there also. Thank God, no more rice and eggs. I hope I never have to go back there, but I will probably have to. It sucks, nothing to do and the new base comander and comand chief are wonderful at building morale, not

(Posted by guest: MXS)

My Marine is stationed there - how secure is this place ?

(Posted by guest: Tom )

Hi sir I am getting ready to deploy to this base, it will be my first time overseas. I was wondering what all should I bring? Any help could be appreciated. Thanks. A1C Jamie L McGuire

(Posted by guest: Jamie L McGuire)

I LOVE TO HAVE A GIRLFREINDE OF KUWAIITE MY EMAIL IS BCHOUCHE@YAHOO.FR I LIFE IN FRANCE AND I AM TUNISIAN MY NEMBER PHONE IS 0033666185049 CUICQULY

(Posted by guest: WADI3)

hi my name is lyndsey and my boyfriend is a firefighter in the AF. he is about to be deployed to ali al salem and i was wondering how the base was?

Anyone have a loved one attached to 3rd MAW at Al Asad?! My hubby left the end of August with a group from California so was just wondering if there were more wives, moms, etc out there. Feel free to email me at redxsassy@hotmail.com

hubby left early OCT

I will be going there in January until April/May. I am in the Air Force. What should I bring/not bring? This is my first deployment and I am confused and a little on the scared side. Any help would be great. Thank you.

(Posted by guest: Rhapsody)

On your comment reguarding what to bring? Well, I just got here and I wish I would have asked the same question. Gym stuff...Long Gym pants, gym shorts, a few PLAIN colored T-shrits, and you'll be coming over in the winter time so a few sweatshirts, some shower shoes and a few tennis shoes. That's about the only thing you'll need. Hope this helps.

(Posted by guest: Dani)

I've been here since Aug '04 and you may also want to bring a MP3 player if you enjoy listening to music. There is a database of all kinds of music that is HUGE.

(Posted by guest: Chuck)

I`ve been here a few months and a portable dvd player is awesome if you like to relax in bed and watch a movie. Also, winter clothes is a good idea. 50 degree weather feels like 20 degree after experiencing 130 degree.A must.

(Posted by guest: steve)

my son is there and you all ned to look out for each other and come home safe your families need you. Amother's love

(Posted by guest: mom)

I'm preparing goodie boxes for 271. They should have arrived there today from CP. What's some good stuff to send? I got a snail mail addy already...just waiting for someone - anyone!! to email :)) chugzie@hotmail.com

My Hub is leaving this sunday for Kuwait-Ali He'll be gone 4 mnths, is there anything I should be worried about e-mail njctmtt@mail.com

(Posted by guest: njctmtt)

i understand there is an english royal air force presence at ali al salem. last i heard a buddy of mine was sent there, and he's with the royal air force. his name is jamie macgregor, a scotsman. can anyone at ali al salem let me know? i've tried his email addy, but not having much luck. thx

(Posted by guest: joseph)

What kind of movies should I not bring. I mean I dont want to offend the host nation. But try finding an action flick that doesnt have some nudity. If its not the purpose of the movie is it still going to get me in trouble?

I will be going there the same time that you are. this is also my first deployment and i'm in the air force. where are you stationed at. I'm in grand forks, nd. i heard that u don't have to take a weapon. also, i heard that the women live in hard buildings and the men live in tents. i would rather be in kuwait, other then iraq.

I am in the USAF and deploying to this base in Jan in- till april or May. I was wondering if there is time to call family and how long does it take for the postal mail to reach the air base. See you guys soon.

I'll be going there in January for TCN duty.

I am also going. What is TCN? I am part of aircrat maintenance myself.Has anyway heard about bringing laptops?

Hi, this is my first TDY.I'm stationed in New Jersey. I will be in Kuwait- Ali Al Salem, from Jan-Apr. What's it like there? Are we able to go off base?

Will it be easy to keep in touch with my husband while I'm out there?

I'll be at the "Rock" with AEF 9/10 rotation. Is anybody going then that is CE?

Sir/ma'am, Several people are saying to bring few PT uniforms but what kind of PT Uniform are we talking about? Air Force PT gear? (Blue & white) or civilian PT gear (Any T-Shirts+shorts)? Sorry for asking stupid question. :D

Sir/ma'am, Several people are saying to bring few PT uniforms but what kind of PT Uniform are we talking about? Air Force PT gear? (Blue & white) or civilian PT gear (Any T-Shirts+shorts)? Sorry for asking stupid question. :D

HELLO ALL I AM A MARINE WHO WAS STAIONED AT AL ASAD FOR 7 MONTHS AS A PART OF THE BASES SECURITY BATTALION. AS FAR AS THE ATTACKS GO IT IS ALOT MORE LAID BACK A BASE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN IRAQ BUT IT IS ALSO ON OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BASES IN ALL OF IRAQ. TO GET PICTURES THE BEST THING TO DO IS TO DO A YAHOO OR GOOGLE SEARCH OF AL ANBAR PROVINCE WHICH IS WHERE AL ASAD IS LOCATED

(Posted by guest: LCPL MABILE)

My boyfriend is comming to Al Asad as a civilian worker and I'm just curious about the safety of civilian workers.

(Posted by guest: Terri)

dint worry, your boyfriend will be fine. I was in charge of security at the main gate and i now the ins and outs of the security on board the base. reality is they will recieve rocket fire and mortars, but the base is so big and everything is so spaced out, the chanses of getting hit is nill. hell be fine.

(Posted by guest: jimmy)

hi just was playing around on the net today to see if i could find anything out about al asad and seen you my husband is over there and he has not told me anything bad about it and thay have a px over there so thay do not have to go out in the bad parts of iraq just to get stuff he also will beable to get ahold of you as much as he went to if he went to stand in line i will also let you know that it is hard on us back here at home then there we set here worring about thim there and thay are so busy that thay have know time to worry but that is good for my husband are he would be worring all the time see are baby is dew in fed and now he dose not know what is going on are even if he will get to come home but if you ever need anyone to talk to you fill free to e mail me @ melissa_allison96@yahoo.com are missy.allison@us.army.mil

(Posted by guest: missy)

how did your boyfriend get to be a civilian wokrer? thanks Tyler pruettty@yahoo.com

(Posted by guest: tyler)

There are many companies that hire to go to Iraq in support of our troops. I was with KBR, one of the biggest defense contractors on the ground in Iraq. To all the troops out there, it was an honor being there with you guys and gals. Keep it real and get back to the world safe and sound.

hello miss. i am a us marine who has returned form that area, so long as your b/f doesnt leave the base he shoudl be fairly safe. i say that but also know that things there can change over nihgt, the bases largest threat is form indrect fire mortars and rockets, although they rarely get close to anything know that the us marines gaurd the wire and fence line. your b/f could not be in a safer base in iraq, food is pritty good phone availablity sucks, but they do have internet, i hope this helps and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. mrmugu98@yahoo.com carl

(Posted by guest: carl)

My son in the U.S.M.C is suppose to be on his way home tonight from Al Asada.He has been there since Feb 1st. How long does it take from there to U.S.

It takes on average 2 days to get back stateside from Al Asad, depending on the travel route taken. This is of course dependant on the air field being open when it's time to go, which can change litterally in seconds

My boyfriend is over there now and he says that it's like a disnayland of Iraq ... which I take as it's not as bad as in any other place in Iraq. God bless all the soldiers there.

(Posted by guest: Joe)

My son is due to arrive at the air base after the first of the year. I would love to make contact with someone in his group inorder to pre-send a "Welcome to Al Alad" package. He is in logistics and if an officer could contact me I would be so greatful. Concerned Mom

My brother, Sgt. Patrick Tillman is on his way Feb. 10th from NC to you. Our prayers are with everyone in Iraq, and the men and women who serve so bravely. If there is anyone in need in Al asad, please advise, our family and friends are ready to help.

(Posted by guest: Mary Elizabeth Tillman )

I am part of 4thMarDiv and will be there in a about a month. Thank to all the Marines there for keeping it secure, and I'll see you soon. SEMPER FI!

(Posted by guest: LCpl Hare)

My husband headed that way on the 9th so I know how many of you are feeling. If any of you have been there before please let me know what kinds of things he's going to be dealing with and what it's like over there. Mine and our children's prayers are with him and everyone over there!

(Posted by guest: Tyffny)

Just sent off a package of goodies to a Marine group at Al Asad that I located through any soldier.com. If anyone knows CPL Justin Little, have him keep and eye out for a package of treats from home for his guys/gals.

(Posted by guest: Gary)

hey for al of those who send packages, use a reuseable container as some of the packages arrive looking pritty baged up, also it takes about 2 weeks to get there. us marine home from al asad

(Posted by guest: carl)

KBR Village on AL ASAD Air Base, where civilian contractors live, was quite small by the time I left in May 05. It was growing fairly quick, but, as with any other part of the base, they can only grow as fast as the supplies come in. Civilian and military on Al Asad, in my time there, did alot of bartering to enable each group to get what they needed. Those on the ground there did the best they could with what was at hand, which in my eyes is a credit to them all. It is a good base to be on, without alot of the politics that are so prevalent on other posts, and being as remote as it is, attacks are seldom effective since they can't get close enough for anything more than random shots and rocket volleys. All in all, this is one of the better places to be in Iraq

I am a civilian contractor for KBR soon to be at Al Asad. Can anyone tell me anything about the housing for KBR people. Pictures would be great. Thanks.

my husband is working for kbr. he is trying to come home on r&r. someone stole his passport so it's taking awhile. would anyone know how long it takes to get another passport. thanks

My boyfriend is coming to that base on Jan. 24th. This will be his first tour to Iraq. I'm so afraid for him and his squadron!! Is there anything that anyone can tell me that may help ease my mind, or do i have reason to be afraid?? I know that there is no safe place in war, but would just like some kind of peice of mind from those who have been there or are currently there! THANKS!!!

I would like to just say to all of the military wives/girlfriends. Stay strong, don't watch the news, be patience and trust in your heart. This is our second tour, we have two children and we're married only for two years. It's a battle in your heart and in your mind. Always allow yourself time and don't believe anything that you hear unless it comes from your spouse. Life is as simple or as hard as you make it. Remember your only human and always, I mean always stop and take a deep breath, IT HELPS. If any of you ladies have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me.

HELLO ALL ONCE AGAIN I WAS STAIONED AT AL ASAD FOR 7 MONTHS AS PART OF THE SECURITY BATTALION IF ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT ANYTHING CONCERNING AL ASAD YOU CAN SEND ME AN EMAIL AT mabilejp@3mawyuma.usmc.mil

(Posted by guest: LCPL MABILE)

i want to invest in any international marketing if you can help me try and contact me in details.My direct contact is (luc_pachese@yahoo.ca) Miss Lucrese pachese

(Posted by guest: Lucrese)

Basic non-confidential info and photos would be great. My son, a newly pinned (less than 12 hours ago) Cpl in the USMC, has been at A.A. for 3 weeks. He says that there is nothing to photograph--looks just like that "resort in the desert", 29 P, where he has had his annual CAX training. If you have suggestions regarding what is photo worthy, pls let me know and I will relay the inof. to

(Posted by guest: Linda)

Hi! My son, who is a Marine, will be going back to Iraq again, in the near future. He is a combat engineer. He said he would be at Al Asad, and that they were going to be building schools, etc. while there. Will he have to go off the base, and is it relatively safe? Thank you for answering my questions. Emily

(Posted by guest: Emily)

Hi,

Hi, Our son is in Al Asad, he's doing well, as he tells us when he calls us. I miss him and worry about him so much. I hope the time goes by fasat, until he's home again. I would like to find a web site to show me pictures of him unit. Thanks for any info.

Any info I can get would be very much appreciated. Facilities, what to bring etc. I will be there from January until about May. Thank you!

(Posted by guest: Rhapsody)

I need to get in touch with any of the medics at Ali Al Salem. It would be very helpful to speak to the "Doc". I'm looking for an e-mail address or maybe a land line/DSN number. I'm deploying to "The Rock" and I would like to come prepared. Thanks

(Posted by guest: Medic)

Hello, My dad is their and he usually gets the bags that you can suck the air out of with a vaccum. They work great for occasions like this one. You should bring anything that is uplifting and fun. Pictures of people close to you. MOVIES... Don't Bring or have someone send you beef jerky it's against the rules now. But if you like chips and salsa that's fine. From what my dad has told me the food is good well better than when the kuwaties made it. Now some active duty people run it... Oh also get some flip flops or some plastic sandal that is not going to stink after it gets wet for the showers... Don't forget your toothbrush....:) Love, Julie Thanks for serving!

(Posted by guest: Julie Leinen)

Your own pillow, clip light for your bunk, shower shoes, small rug, mini flashlight, lots of PT clothes, backpack. It is cold there right now so pack warm clothes. I made the mistake of only taking one pair of pants. Take something to haul your laundry to and from the laundry facility. Sometimes it's a little bit of a walk from the tents. You are provided with linen when you get there. Have fun and be safe!

(Posted by guest: TSgt F)

yourself weapon ammo

GPS unit in case you make a wrong turn. weapon cleaning kit in case your weapon gets dirty and inoperable.

I found this web site with lots of good info about Ali Al Salem. Check it out. www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/ali-al-salem.htm

I need to get in touch with any of the medics at Ali Al Salem. It would be very helpful to speak to the "Doc". I'm looking for an e-mail address or maybe a land line/DSN number. I'm deploying to "The Rock" and I would like to come prepared. Thanks

(Posted by guest: Medic)

Just curious as to why you don't go through the appropriate means instead of coming here. Isn't there a way you can contact your CO or someone within your unit/ platoon that would be better in getting you the info you need?! I know before hubby deployed he was put in contact with others that were already in country in his same MOS and briefed on what to expect, etc.

Your unit readiness office will have all the e-mail addresses and the DSN lines you will need.

(Posted by guest: Ali al salem friend)

My boyfriend is comming to Ali al Salem as a civilian worker and I'm just curious about the safety of civilian workers. Is this the same as Webster air base or do I have the wrong place?

I READ YOUR QUESTION AND I WILL TELL YOU TRUTHFULLY THAT I DO NOT HAVE AN ANSWER. IN FACT, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT. HOWEVER, READING YOUR QUESTION I HAVE BEGAN TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU WILL BE WITHOUT A BOYFRIEND FOR A WHILE. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN GOING OUT WITH ME? I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF A WOMAN. ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE A GREEN CARD. BECAUSE I VILL MARRY YOU THE IMMEDIATE. -IMRAN

(Posted by guest: IMRAN)

i want to find my love is there?:)

(Posted by guest: ana)

Ma'am, I have been to Ali Al Salem and it is a very nice place to be. The city is absolutely beautiful. It is not the same as Webster Air Base. Are you sure you have the right country? This is Kuwait. And dont pay any mind to that guy. He sounds like a moron.

(Posted by guest: Angela)

If you are sure your boyfriend is going to Ali Al Selam in Kuwait, here is a web page I found that has lots of info. www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/ali-al-salem.htm

What's the experience with sending snailmail to AAS? My son (386 ESFS) is there, since September 2004, and hasn't gotten stuff we've sent. He packed out of Germany quite fast, so may be AF system still trying to catch up with him, but a month? Proud of y'all, too! Thanks.

(Posted by guest: Ferb)

It seems to take about 3 weeks to get mail from the states. Sometimes it depends on what you send. If it is a simple letter then it should be there by now. There isn't any way to track it when it leaves the states either. Email is really the best way to keep in touch unless you are going to send a "goodie package" to him.

(Posted by guest: Chad)

Are you sending stuff priority mail? I have sent packages to my boyfriend (who also went there from Germany in sept.) and he usually gets packages between 7-12 days. Keep trying and remember to send priority :)

(Posted by guest: Jamie)

Hi, i am a local, you can't use DHL or Aramex, they can give you exact ETA and you can even track it. Hope this helps. Regards.

(Posted by guest: Sabah Munir)

I want to send a care package to my son who will be there in about 20 days. I would like the package to get to him a few days after he arrives. I can send it DHL, however how do I address the package.

(Posted by guest: Linda Jordan)

usps to al asad takes approximately 3 -6 weeks.

usps to al asad takes approximately 3 -6 weeks. Priortity mail is only quicker while in the united states and is packed with ordinary mail when it leaves the states so there is no time saving there. DHL ships to al asad in 3-7 days from anywhere in the united states. Simply call 1 800 CALL DHL and they willgive you a price, arrange a pick up and then deliver it to the door of the addressee in al asad, al taqadum, baghdad,basrah, balad, kirkuk, mosul, taji,tallil, tikrit, or the international zone (the former green zone/CPA)

I have been trying to send some goodie packages and they are getting returned I think I have the wrong mailing address. Could anyobne help. Or if anyone has an email address from there then I would be able to contact my friend. I just need the last part after the @

I will be deploying to ali al salem in a week or so and I was told that there is no access to aol. I would like to know if that is true and if so what can I do that will allow me to communicate via email with my wife while I am there.

(Posted by guest: crobb80749@aol.com)

I suggest you get a Yahoo account. I know this will work. I've been using it since I've been here. You can also sign up for a GImail account throught the AF Portal.

(Posted by guest: Chuck)

please tell me how to make a go cart i love go carts it is the best thing i can imagen my name is radin.

Yes, yahoo will work, hotmail also works in Kuwait.

(Posted by guest: Sabah Munir)

I am deploying to Kuwait International Airport shortly as part of AF Medical Support and was wondering if anyone can give me the lowdown on conditions, etc. Spent 6-mos in Baghdad 2003-2004.

hey there guys, how is every thing out there i'll be out there in a week or so. i was just wondering how the gym and rec tent and stuff like that are just drop me a line back thanks

guys evry thing is working in the stats working in kuwait

(Posted by guest: qu)

I'm just wondering what the atmosphere is like, any suggestions for him? (Is there easy internet access provided?

(Posted by guest: tracy)

Don't worry buddy all things , you have thought of is working , kuwait is just like home buddy , welcome home , you can call all back home buddy

(Posted by guest: dragon)

Has anybody been at camp dogwood or maybe know anybody who is there. I'm just wondering what the situation is at dogwood. thanks Silvia sgowdy1820@yahoo.com

I have been to Ali. I loved it and would love to go back. they have a big pool. Yet, keep out of the corners, thats where the oil and sunblock gook up. They have a trailer for computers. I dont have aol, so I had a yahoo account. I would stick with that. Everything is in walking distance too. I worked at the CASF. Thats the med tent. -Angela

(Posted by guest: Angela)

i will be there 20 may-mid sep... geez, wonder how it's gonna be like!

(Posted by guest: outbound gurl)

hey if ur coming 2 kuwait soon and wanna meet new pll making new friends call me any time or email me at wildkid_a69@hotmail.com 00965 9552084

(Posted by guest: BLuE eYeS)

nasiriyah

(Posted by guest: walid)

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(Posted by guest: SENATE PRESIDENT )

My son just departed for Ali Al Salem this weekend, June 17, 2005. It is now June 20 and I haven't heard from him. Can he get online and send hotmail from there?

(Posted by guest: cwelsh@earthlink.net)

I may be on my way, what should I know prior to coming.

There is nothing to worry about at ali al salem except wether the barber is going to mess up your haircut or not. There is an army compound that has all access internet. Mcdonalds, subway, pizza hut and many other things to do out there. There is a swimming pool, rec center movie theater. its not so bad out there i would gladly go again, but only during the winter months. Summer sucks.

I SPENT TIME THERE BUT I WAS IN THE ENTER COMPOUND WITH ALL THE ELITE UNITS IT WAS PRETTY INTERESTING

(Posted by guest: TONY SCISCOE)

Hi I have a father over at 'Ali al Salem Airbase'. His name is Dwayne Leinen. If anybody sees this their please let him be aware of it... and to the other military personel, every American can see the progress your making so keep doing what your doing because it's working!! Thanks Love, Julie L.

(Posted by guest: Julie Leinen)

I hope everyone can see this... Julie,it means a lot to me that you would even just send this. If everybody overseas had just half of the support like you've given me no one would get the blues! Julie is 14 and has a huge heart of gold.I could'nt ask for a better daughter. Love Ya,Punky!

(Posted by guest: Dad)

I'm a friend of your Father's from the 440th. AW / ISO DOCK Section back in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and you putting this online for him "made his day" let me tell you Julie. Take care and thanks for keeping my "buddy" happy with your loving thoughts. Tsgt. Richard Huntley 386th AEW / MXS

(Posted by guest: Tsgt. Rich Huntley Jr.)

I work with your dad in milwaukee also over here at salem. He is one great guy. He works hard at getting us what we need to fix the C-130's we work on. Your LUCKY to have such a great Dad.

(Posted by guest: Wayne)

One day the people responsible for the illegal invasion, occupation and attempted subjugation of the Iraqi nation will hang for their war crimes. Their greed will be richly rewarded.

(Posted by guest: Daif)

I assume that you mean Sadam and his crowd that have terrorized and occupied the country for 30 yeqars. The allies have liberated sixty million people and the winds of liberty and freedom are starting to blow. Sadam will hang and will face Jesus in heaven and have a lot of explaining to do.

(Posted by guest: bartman)

There's only one way to Heaven and Sadam won't be going there!

hi dad

(Posted by guest: Ryan Bouillion)

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has an idea of things you cannot bring with you to the AB. My husband is deploying there soon and was wondering if there is anything he shouldn't bring. Thank you in advance for your help. Lilly

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(Posted by guest: y)

i would like to know more about their life

(Posted by guest: kouki)

I found this web site that has lots of good info about the base. Check it out. www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/ali-al-salem.htm

Hi all, I transited through Ali Al Salem from Baghdad at end of Jan 2005 from Baghdad on way to Ramstein/Aviano/Baltimore. I placed a green duffel and a blue/black North Face backpack on a pallet on the acft I was on, both marked w/ my name/tags. They sent me on a bus to the holding camp one way and the pallet w/ my bags the other way. That whole day while waiting for the freedom flight, I called around and filed a claim w/ the USAF LNO. No luck then. It's a long shot, but I would REALLY, REALLY appreciate it if someone could give me some numbers/POC to track my bags down or at least file a claim. The bags are expendible, but they contain some Iraqi presents given to me by my Iraqi colleauges. THANK YOU!

(Posted by guest: USAF Capt)

My son deployed for Ali Al Salem June 17, 2005. He always emails me. It is June 21 and I haven't heard anything. Please help a worried mom.

where do the air force sleep in, tents or hard buildings? also, is there a lot of bombs, morders, or firing that goes on at all?

My boyfriend is in Ali Al Salem AFB. I would like to know the living conditions there, how to communicate, andwhat the ratio of men to women is there. Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you

My fiance is over there. He hasnt said much about rato of men to women. Tents mainly. Email and some phone calls.

thanks for the info. im very very new to this military life, 1st time away from each other. havent heard from him in a week since he left. just nervous. thanks for the info though. good luck

I found this web site that has great info and pictures about Ali Al Selam. www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/ali-al-salem.htm

hey just wanted to let you know that it takes nearly two weeks before they get to the base after stops and stuff. So don't be worried and sometimes the phone lines are long. But dont worry my boyfriend was there for six months and it was fairly safe and i heard from him a lot through phone...emails and yahoo messagner...hope u hear from him soon

Just sending this message for Kevin B. He is from McChord AFB, I am his fiance and I miss him like CRAZY!! If anyone knows Brumble, let him know that his fiance and son miss him and love him..

Hello i am new here and we just found out my husband is deploying the Ali Al Salen Air Base jan 15th 2006. this is his first deployment ever and im not sure on the whole being by iraq thing. Right now we are on little rock afb in central arkansas and i was just wondering if anyone on here was from here as well? Does anything bad happen on this base? will my husband be safe? sorry to sound.. weirded out but im new to this military/war thing lol thanks

i know how you feel. my boyfriend has been there for about 3 weeks. ive never ever been through anything like this. im new to this whole military life. he says its very safe there. you can email me at wildgirl0512@yahoo.com if you want any other info. i will gladly share what i have experienced so far. its not too bad there from what he says but being apart is extremely tough.

don't feel alone! my boyfriend of 7 months just left last week. this is my first time going through a deployment and it's really tough! hang in there! i would love to talk to someone who has info about what it's like over there!

Turns out my husband is going to Talil, Iraq but im not sure his shop has everything mixed up.

I just wanted to let you know that my boyfriend was at the same base your husband is going to from August 2004-Feb 2005. He is also going back Jan 2006. The base is known to be the safest and I was able to talk to him fairly often by phone and yahoo messanger. I guess they have yahoo messanger on the computers over there rather than aol. So if you don't have acounts you should get them. Hope this helps and comment back if there is anything else.

Allegedly, AASAB is the hardest target in the AOR. It's in the middle of NOWHERE and patrolled out the ying yang by SF and Kuwaitis. He'll be so safe that he'll be bored....promise. There wasn't any cultural travel there either during my rotation...whichmade 120 days go very slowly. I did get to go to Arifjan and the closed base Al Jabr. I volunteered for convoy escort protection just so I could get away from THE ROCK.

I found the web site that has lots of good info about Ali Al Selam. www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/ali-al-salem.htm

Just wanted to know if you had a BX?

Yes. I was there from Dec 05 to Apr 05 and they do have a BX. Still, the base is overwhelmed with folks- those who are TDY there and the army, marines and others who rotate in and out. The gym was totally inadequate for the amount of folks stationed there.

My brother was medivaced from Bagram AFB at approx. 0300 hr to go to Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany, but never made it there. I've called the hospital in Germany, they said he may have been bumped in Ali al Salem. He is a civilian working at Bagram, (is retired AF.) We have not gotten any info from the company he works for, due to the fact that it is a weekend. That's their lame excuse. My family, and especially his wife, are desperate to find him. If anyone has any info on how to contact the medical facilities on base, I would be very grateful. Please responde back ASAP. Patient's name is R. K. Rogan Thank you

My girlfriend is in Al Asad and commo has been sporatic and this is my first experience with deployment. She basically said she would try to call at least once a week but phone calls for her are difficult to accomplish. I appreciate others on this site explaining that communication can be not exactly what we expect. I will still write as much as I can and send as much goodies it's really appreciated. Our loved ones are going thru more than we sometimes know.

i am going to ali al salem in may and i would like to know the postal address there

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