I wasn't expecting to be payed that amount. Its nearly 3 times my annual salary.

I'm going to be the most paranoid American on foreign soil

And I just bought 2 more memory cards for my digi cam

 

As long as you are on the bases and get military escort for your convoys/travels, you should be fine.

My year over there went by quick so 3 months should be nothing for you

 

Stay safe, and always check your six.

 

You will be there in the safe zones for 3 months and will earn close to $90,000 tax free, then you will be home safely with your family.
What do you think about Iraqi poeple ? They wil earn on average about $90 in those 3 months, and after 3 months they will stay there and facing tetorrists every day for the rest of their life.
We (most of us) are very selfish most of the times.

 

Keep your head down over there, man....

Get home safe.

 

good luck, stay safe, and use that 90k on as down payment for a house

 

Sorry, I don't much about the military escorts, but aren't they the ones being targeted by the Freedom Fighters with highly effective Roadside Bombs that are blowing up the American Invaders?

 

Man, be careful, very careful

 

What I meant was that back when I was there, the Westerners that for the most part were getting captured were the ones who weren't with the U.S. military at all times. They were contractors who had hired security.

Anyway, it's not as bad now being how it seems these insurgents are going after Iraqis but it is dangerous nonetheless

 

Thats the plan...I'm planning on looking for a house next Spring