Living Trailers

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Most of the tents are gone now, in favor of these trailers. Manufactured in Italy. Just so happens, many Italian troops are on base. Coincidence, or proof this war is a business?

[Actually, "most" is a gross exaggeration. All Air Force and most Army troops still live in old temper tents grouped into 'Tent Cities'. Only civilian contractors and a few hundred soldiers get 'luxury' trailer accomodations -- 2 people to each 6 x 6 cell!]
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Coordinates:   30°56'48"N   46°5'39"E

Comments

  • I stayed in one of those tents from Dec 04 through May 05. While they weren't in the best of shape they did provide something the trailors couldn't, community. There were 6 of us in each tent and the companionship was a lot like being home. It also decreased the feeling of isolation.
  • The Italian forces stayed at Camp Mittica, which was nearby but separate from the Tallil/Adder/Ali AB complex. The trailers were purchased thru a local middle east vendor.
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