Quick Response Force -MOSUL

QRF Mosul, Iraq

This was created/placed about 6 months prior to my arrival in Mosul, Iraq. This was one of the interesting things that I saw on base along the perimeter wall -pardon the profanity. This is just another example of a mark left by our guys here fighting for their lives. Due to my experiences here in Iraq it's easy to understand the attitude reflected in this tombstone, although many people that have never been here would take it the wrong way.

This type of thing is a way to blow off steam and use humor to relieve the stresses of being a high priority target for insurgents. It makes a clear statement, but should not be taken as a hatred toward Iraqis. Instead, its that of successfully abating an insurgent intrusion intended to take the lives of as many soldiers or civilian workers as possible.