Jesse’s most recent communication….

Still no address.

Rebecca

—– Forwarded message —–

Last night we arrived and were immediately escorted to our temp housing. CPTs
are sharing conexes converted into rooms. Tiny little bunk beds! Barely enough
space to get dressed. This will last until the unit we’re replacing goes home.

I have not seen the entire base. We get a tour in about 30 min. But this MWR
tent is huge and has all sorts of stuff for me to get involved with. There’s
plenty of little paved roads for me to run.

Flying over Iraq last night I was surprized by the amount of light. I don’t
think it’s on a grid, so there must be a billion generators going. It was
better lighted than many US suburban areas.

The TV show must have referred to Camp Beuhring, where I just left (aka Camp
Boring).

I had a Big Mac meal. The sandwich was the same, but the fries were far less
salty. Billy Ray poured some more onto his, but he complained that they weren’t
greasy enough for it to stick.

He’s sick this morning for some reason – dizzy – went back to bed after
breakfast.

We have clean bathrooms for the first time since we left Ft. Bliss. What a
relief that is.

I love Parrish’s x-mas list.

I’m going to go wake Billy Ray for the tour. I’ll write more soon. I love you, J

CPT Jesse Ballenger
153 FA BDE (RAOC)
S4