c16 in the evening

Okay, I didn't do such a good job really introducing myself in the first blog I put up. I just kind of assumed that no one would really ever look at it, or if by chance someone did look at it, it's because they already know me. Brief history lesson. Derek Kloog born at Hinsdale Hospital at ridiculous o'clock in the morning on March 26th, 1987. Effectively, that makes me 22. Lots of ups and downs occurred in between then and now, but I'm still around.

January 17th, 2008 I signed my life away to the United States Marine Corps. April 7th, 2008 I arrived at Parris Island, SC for basic training. I loved it. Then after that, Marine Combat Training in New River, NC. One month later I was in Meridian Mississippi for Aviation Supply training. Another 3 months later, back at New River where I was to spend the next couple years. Then I was asked if I want to come to Iraq. Sure, why not? So now I'm out here, living the American dream. Ohhh the excitement.

Iraq is tough. Here are a few things I do to pass the time:

Eat Freeze Pops
Extreme Chow Serving
Bomb Surfing
Look Ridiculous
Think HARD
Act Tough
lastly... RAVE!!!
It's hard work, but someones gotta do it.



On Friday night I was standing about 50ft behind an F-18 as it fired up. Reminded me of weekends at the track as the c16 filled my lungs. I miss it.

Here are some of the fixed wing aircraft we support:
F-18
Prowler
C-130


Lastly, what would any week in Iraq be like without the purchase of car parts? This weeks lucky parts were purchased from Yamato Garage:

Rucas
Toes
Traction
Tension

and just a close up for quality and finish


I might have to take a week or two off from buying parts soon unless I am allowed to transfer some funds! I'm calling the bank right nowwww...

*Update*Oh yay! Thank you bank. I am now getting this too.

Yamato Oil Cooler

Oh, and Mom, if you're reading this, there will be a box on the way soon. Thanks for putting up with my sick obsession.