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Checked my list of camps and there is no Camp Dagger. There is a Camp Danger in Tikrit.

Debbie

switch in Austin, Texas said: Im not sure its about having his favorite tools, its about lack of tools out there !!

WOW!
I really didn't expect that response, "lack of tools".... tis hard to get the job with-out tools.
Kinda sad, but then it kinda makes me giggle though, I can just see it now.... one pair of side cutters for three Journeyman Wiremen... whats the apprentice do, run the cutters from JW to JW?! HA HA
Broken tipped screw drivers... OH MAN! And the old fashion 'Caveman Hammer'(A ROCK)..... plenty of those around though.

I know the feeling though..... once blew a hose on a machine, they got me a replacement hose, but I only had a pair of broken handled pliers and a Dime to use as a screw driver to replace it with.... and too far from home to go grab my own tools... got the job done though, but what a PITA that was!

You probably better get use to the no tools. They expect you to work with some basic tools but no speciality tools of the trade. I sent my spouse some of his tools to get the job done but most have been stolen so don't leave them unattend even for a minute.

He left his cap in the chow hall table and realized it as soon as he exited bldg, went back to get it and it was gone. Second day in Iraq he left his towel on the counter in the shower unit. When he reached out to get his towel, no towel.

Not everyone there has a support group at home to mail them things so they just steal what they need. Good Luck.

Debbie

Travelingman in Milton, Florida said: Where did you read this? Anything on b camps?

I just googled it but cant find anything on b camps. Ask your recruiter. He kept saying F1 to us like we knew what that meant. In the end we said what does that mean and he said Victory/Liberty.

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: You probably better get use to the no tools. They expect you to work with some basic tools but no speciality tools of the trade. I sent my spouse some of his tools to get the job done but most have been stolen so don't leave them unattend even for a minute.

He left his cap in the chow hall table and realized it as soon as he exited bldg, went back to get it and it was gone. Second day in Iraq he left his towel on the counter in the shower unit. When he reached out to get his towel, no towel.

Not everyone there has a support group at home to mail them things so they just steal what they need. Good Luck.

Debbie

I had heard about lack of materials but my goodness how can there be a lack of tools too? I will be intersted to see what he asks me to send.

The tool issue was so bad they finally issued each plumber his own tool bag with screwdrivers, etc. But no hammer.LOL. I guess they gotta call a carpentry if they need a hammer.

My spouse has been changing water heaters out for years and has always rewired the darn things back up. But not in Iraq they have to call an electrician for any water heater change out. I guess it pays them more money with two work orders instead of one. KBR way.

Debbie

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: The tool issue was so bad they finally issued each plumber his own tool bag with screwdrivers, etc. But no hammer.LOL. I guess they gotta call a carpentry if they need a hammer.

My spouse has been changing water heaters out for years and has always rewired the darn things back up. But not in Iraq they have to call an electrician for any water heater change out. I guess it pays them more money with two work orders instead of one. KBR way.

Debbie

I'm going over soon as a plumber. I have some extra room and sort on weight. What tools are needed? Maybe I can pack a few.

switch in Austin, Texas said: I just googled it but cant find anything on b camps. Ask your recruiter. He kept saying F1 to us like we knew what that meant. In the end we said what does that mean and he said Victory/Liberty.

Thanks I tired that too. The best I can come up with on internet searches is camp Salie in Narwan, Iraq. I guess I will just have to wait and see, because it might change anyway. Just curious what I'm walking into. Time will tell....LOL

When my husband calls today I will ask him where the B sites are.

Debbie

So here is the latest on hubby. He arrived earlier in Speicher. Really large spread out camp.People in admin were really rude and asked for all their paperwork which i brought home with me !!!
The group has now been told that they will be their until saturday, some will stay and others will be distributed within the other C sites. Here we go again. Now i cant find the names of the other C camps, how would i find out? They have put him and the others in a single dry hooch. They all have refrigerators in them which is nice. I guess he will just ride with some others this week and get to know the camp and we will wait again and see where he ends up at the end of the week. I cant understand why everyone has to be kept in the dark like this. I am itching to send him a nice package with some goodies but still no address. He did say the food was even better at Speicher. He come another couple of LBS.

switch in Austin, Texas said: So here is the latest on hubby. He arrived earlier in Speicher. Really large spread out camp.People in admin were really rude and asked for all their paperwork which i brought home with me !!!
The group has now been told that they will be their until saturday, some will stay and others will be distributed within the other C sites. Here we go again. Now i cant find the names of the other C camps, how would i find out? They have put him and the others in a single dry hooch. They all have refrigerators in them which is nice. I guess he will just ride with some others this week and get to know the camp and we will wait again and see where he ends up at the end of the week. I cant understand why everyone has to be kept in the dark like this. I am itching to send him a nice package with some goodies but still no address. He did say the food was even better at Speicher. He come another couple of LBS.

Sory but I'm afraid we all are gonna have to get use to it. Just like the military KIDFOS z( kept in the dark and feed only S@#%

switch in Austin, Texas said: So here is the latest on hubby. He arrived earlier in Speicher. Really large spread out camp.People in admin were really rude and asked for all their paperwork which i brought home with me !!!
The group has now been told that they will be their until saturday, some will stay and others will be distributed within the other C sites. Here we go again. Now i cant find the names of the other C camps, how would i find out? They have put him and the others in a single dry hooch. They all have refrigerators in them which is nice. I guess he will just ride with some others this week and get to know the camp and we will wait again and see where he ends up at the end of the week. I cant understand why everyone has to be kept in the dark like this. I am itching to send him a nice package with some goodies but still no address. He did say the food was even better at Speicher. He come another couple of LBS.

Switch,
didnt you say your husband was told initaly camp victory? Then from there they send them where ever needed. Just asking , my recruiter told my Victory this morning? any how glad to hear everything is good.Exited to hear more news ...thanx.

jdc_ in riverside, California said: Switch,
didnt you say your husband was told initaly camp victory? Then from there they send them where ever needed. Just asking , my recruiter told my Victory this morning? any how glad to hear everything is good.Exited to hear more news ...thanx.

yes he was told victory to start. Then when he got to Houston he was told Liberty. Now he in in Speicher and told he might stay or leave at the end of the week. They all go to Victory/Liberty for training.

My hubby just got word from his recruiter and said that he would be at Camp Victory..but who knows...you guys have all mentioned that there is no 'for sure' and that things change but at least we are moving forward now...

Now I have to go back and read up on all the comments about Camp Victory...any new news would be appreciated

I think they tell a lot of people Victory because that is where they do their training.

btexas in Beaumont, Texas said: Hi Terrica205 and Cool Jay,

I will be jining the two of you in Houston on Dec. 1.
I am processing also on Dec. 1.
Be glad to meet the two of you guys.

Hi, btexas it would be my pleasure to meet you on the 1st.

switch in Austin, Texas said: So here is the latest on hubby. He arrived earlier in Speicher. Really large spread out camp.People in admin were really rude and asked for all their paperwork which i brought home with me !!!
The group has now been told that they will be their until saturday, some will stay and others will be distributed within the other C sites. Here we go again. Now i cant find the names of the other C camps, how would i find out? They have put him and the others in a single dry hooch. They all have refrigerators in them which is nice. I guess he will just ride with some others this week and get to know the camp and we will wait again and see where he ends up at the end of the week. I cant understand why everyone has to be kept in the dark like this. I am itching to send him a nice package with some goodies but still no address. He did say the food was even better at Speicher. He come another couple of LBS.

My husband is a master electrician and flies out of Houston tomorrow am - supposed to end up at Camp Speicher. I'm wondering how long it will be before we are able to hear from him again. He said the food in Houston is practically inedible. My only concern about him being moved around a lot is his safety.

candybaar in Grand Rapids, Michigan said: My husband is a master electrician and flies out of Houston tomorrow am - supposed to end up at Camp Speicher. I'm wondering how long it will be before we are able to hear from him again. He said the food in Houston is practically inedible. My only concern about him being moved around a lot is his safety.

Is he going in as a journeyman? He will fly to Dubai, he can get a phone card there and call you. He will then go to Camp Victory for one week training, mandatory for all electricians. They have plenty of phones there. My hubby has been calling once,sometimes twice a day. He will get his assignment at the end of that week.

This is for anyone that gone thru the MEDICAL SCREENING.
What is the deal with the Blood Pressure? It is true 150/90 is the limit before you will be sent home to go see a doctor? And if you have blood pressure meds w/reading under the 150/90, that is okay?

C2 shows to be closed by the map they have at the center,,guess they will just drop me off...

camp dagger is where i am suppose to go.

im there at the center and the food isnt bad.

Jjsvmax in Spring, Texas said: camp dagger is where i am suppose to go.

Hey help me out here please. My hubby is at Speicher and has been told he might go to one of the other c sites. Can you see on the board at the processing center what their names are ? How many C camps are there?

the limits are 150/84

hey i'm here guys...at the DPC...today was a very long day, and tomorrow is even longer....hope to see and meet some more of you all around here.....so far everything is ok...talk to you all soon...

redbuddafly i see you know my cousing terrica...but, where are you at girl? i havemn't see...

niece706 in The Little "A", Georgia said: hey i'm here guys...at the DPC...today was a very long day, and tomorrow is even longer....hope to see and meet some more of you all around here.....so far everything is ok...talk to you all soon...

Good luck tomorrow with your medical.

lcgipson in Dearborn Heights, Michigan said: The starting salaries depend on what position you are applying for. The uplift is 75% now, that makes a HUGE difference. When I was over there in 2004 to 2005, the uplift was only 55%. I am headed back and will be in Houston for processing on the 7th.

Sir, I see you have worked for kbr before. I have a lot of questions about kbr and the jobs in Iraq. Also ??? about processing in Huston. Please help!! You can call me if you want...would be much easier for me. Or I could call you. Thanks so much!! Erich Spielmaker.... Will be in Huston Dec. 8th

KeriJo454 in Mooresville, North Carolina said: Has anyone on here been (or have family that has )to Camp Speicher? I hear it is an airbase. I also hear it is very safe(for iraq) can anyone confirm? My boyfriend will be there in a few days.

Hello,i'm at Speicher C1 right now and it is a huge airbase, and yes, I wouldn't say "safe" because there's really no such thing over here, but as far as incoming rounds, nothing has happened here in a very long time, knock on wood :)

Morning everyone,

Yesterday was a very successful day as far as getting ducks in a row. Dh was offered a state inspector job from our former home state while we were getting all of our paperwork in order. No, he not going to take it, he wants this overseas adventure--so to speak--but he was well pleased to have the offer.

I had heard about the tools being an issue–as well as items that are not nailed down so to speak. But if you do your research you will understand why it is such a problem over there. Both countries are populated by either have or have nots, guess best assets for you all going over there is going to be patience and tolerance and a cautious guard.

Switch did you get a chance to try out the flickx web site? I will be very surprised if there are not at least a few photos of all the various camps. Of course most of the photos will be from the larger camps. But they will give you a general idea of the living conditions, people, elements-weather and cultures.

Hi candybear my dh is a master electrician too. The food should improve for your hubby once he gets overseas. Seems like the food in Houston is the applicants first test of endurance.

Niece706 and redbutterafly, have been following your progresses in Houston through the threads. Hope all is going well for you both. I heard there we going to fly some of them out today–God speed to them. Whats the numbers like down there in Houston? Dh’s recruiter mentioned Dec 15th for his flight to Houston.

btexas in Beaumont, Texas said: This is for anyone that gone thru the MEDICAL SCREENING.
What is the deal with the Blood Pressure? It is true 150/90 is the limit before you will be sent home to go see a doctor? And if you have blood pressure meds w/reading under the 150/90, that is okay?

My husband takes blood pressure meds. His reading was 6 pts high the first time they took it and they told him to come back in an hour. The second time it was within their required limit and he passed. They told him the fasting was what probably affected the first test.

With Thanksgiving next week and no one arriving in Houston until the December 1. When will we get information from travel? I guess I'm just ready to get the ball rolling.

candybaar in Grand Rapids, Michigan said: My husband takes blood pressure meds. His reading was 6 pts high the first time they took it and they told him to come back in an hour. The second time it was within their required limit and he passed. They told him the fasting was what probably affected the first test.

Thanks candybear. Glad to hear your husband BP passed. I am alittle nervous bout mine. I am not 150/84 but I am in the 130-140/84-90. Do you mean fasting makes the BP reading high? I would think fasting would lower BP. I guess I need to stop worrying.

Travelingman in Milton, Florida said: With Thanksgiving next week and no one arriving in Houston until the December 1. When will we get information from travel? I guess I'm just ready to get the ball rolling.

You should get your travel information by the Saturday before you're scheduled to arrive in Houston, so by the 29th of this month or sooner, you should get your itinerary emailed to you from Travel.If you don't get it by the 29th, call your recruiter.

kiki78 in Atlanta, Georgia said: You should get your travel information by the Saturday before you're scheduled to arrive in Houston, so by the 29th of this month or sooner, you should get your itinerary emailed to you from Travel.If you don't get it by the 29th, call your recruiter.

Thank You I guess I was hoping for it to eariler.

The transition to LOGCAP 4 is starting. Kuwait first and Afghanistan is supposed to be next.

KBR has lost their contract in Kuwait and will start to transition out of Kuwait and DynCorp will take over. This is supposed to be completed within the next 100 days.

mssparky.com/2008/11/kbr-loses-kuwait-to-dyncorp/

Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: The transition to LOGCAP 4 is starting. Kuwait first and Afghanistan is supposed to be next.

KBR has lost their contract in Kuwait and will start to transition out of Kuwait and DynCorp will take over. This is supposed to be completed within the next 100 days.

mssparky.com/2008/11/kbr-loses-kuwait-to-dyncorp/

Ms Sparky

Very sad because, KBR is the one that hires more Americans. Most hire more TCN's or locals. Thats why the beneficial economic impact of these wars are mmuch less than the Vietnam War....money goes out...but doesnt come in.

btexas in Beaumont, Texas said: Thanks candybear. Glad to hear your husband BP passed. I am alittle nervous bout mine. I am not 150/84 but I am in the 130-140/84-90. Do you mean fasting makes the BP reading high? I would think fasting would lower BP. I guess I need to stop worrying.

How I lowered my BP.
1/ exercise...hit the treadmill as much as you can.
2/ do not use salt. Salt is not food. Salt will make you retain water and
make your heart work harder and show a higher BP.
3/ Temporary solution....mix a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water
and drink it....results in 5 minutes( if you have stomach ulcers do not).

Govany Perony in Houston said: How I lowered my BP.
1/ exercise...hit the treadmill as much as you can.
2/ do not use salt. Salt is not food. Salt will make you retain water and
make your heart work harder and show a higher BP.
3/ Temporary solution....mix a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water
and drink it....results in 5 minutes( if you have stomach ulcers do not).

Thanks Govany, for you suggestions and I will follow the plan. I have been walking everyday for 30m. and added a aerobic class. But I will add the treadmill when I go to gym. I most def will eliminate the salt cause most foods already have sodium/salt in them. The vinegar and water is new, but I have heard of drinking apple cider vinegar. I will also try the vinegar. I;ll keep you posted on the results in a few days. Thanks. again.

switch in Austin, Texas said: Good luck tomorrow with your medical.

thank you switch....well, medical was fine...all i can say is that it is all over.....thank God....

niece706 in The Little "A", Georgia said: thank you switch....well, medical was fine...all i can say is that it is all over.....thank God....

Oh good. How is it going at the center. Are they beginning to fly people out or is it still backed up ?

I got the email to fill out info for my background check... gonna send that out...my recruiter still says I'll be flying to Texas on Dec 7th..

any info on what comes after they do the background check...

going good...I believe they are flying some out, but it still seems to be a lot of people that are still here from last week......so we will see how this group goes with the processing and all....

Hi all,
Have been reading all the comments...what a great group! I am hoping to find some feedback on Admin-type positions from people who are currently in or have recently worked in Iraq or Afg. I am looking to get an idea of what the workday is like: start times/night shifts?... office environment/workload and general attitude of office staff,etc. Bottom line...do you enjoy it and why?
Really appreciate your time and efforts....Thanks!

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: The transition to LOGCAP 4 is starting. Kuwait first and Afghanistan is supposed to be next.

KBR has lost their contract in Kuwait and will start to transition out of Kuwait and DynCorp will take over. This is supposed to be completed within the next 100 days.

mssparky.com/2008/11/kbr-loses-kuwait-to-dyncorp/

Ms Sparky

kbr did not LOSE their contract they just have to share it with two other companies not a big deal because they pick up other contracts in other places not even connected with iraq or afghanistan and they are worth billions so dont worry your self about poor kbr. did you even read that article in the leftist rag new york times or just skim through it

Dont know if its already been asked... do we need any special shots before we go overseas....?? when do we get that info?

jdc_ in riverside, California said: Dont know if its already been asked... do we need any special shots before we go overseas....?? when do we get that info?

yes you get typhoid hep a and b and polio and after a month you will get another shot in country and then 6 months after that another shot and if your going to afghanistan you will be given an antibiotic to take everyday that you are there (doxycycline) you will be given the first set of shots at your medical process :)

spawn in Sharana, Afghanistan said: yes you get typhoid hep a and b and polio and after a month you will get another shot in country and then 6 months after that another shot and if your going to afghanistan you will be given an antibiotic to take everyday that you are there (doxycycline) you will be given the first set of shots at your medical process :)

Hey SPAWN, How on earth are you in Sharana? Good to see you back here ! Whats it like where you are getting cold? what are the conditions like and do you have your own cozy hooch yet? Hows it going working everyday for 12 hours,tiring or something you get used to? Is that an antiobotic you take every day or a Malaria pill?

Well I got an email from a recruiter at RECON. www.reconinternational.com/
Wanting a little bit more info about myself, work history, etc.

Does anyone have info about this company... what it's like to work for them?

THX

This looks like a jon placement service. On bottom of one of the pages it says a sub company of Manpower, Inc, which look to place persons in jobs that companies post to them. There is usually a fee if employment is offered. You don't need this to get a job in Iraq. As far as I've heard most of the companies in Iraq direct hire their employees and there are no fees involved.

Hope this helps.

Debbie