Ballons in Akihabara

Taken: July 3, 2010

IT products promoted by giveaway of balloons at Chuo-Dori in Akihabara.  "Akiba" is one of the more popular places to see this type of promotion.

Turkish Media

Taken: June 28, 2011

A friendly reporter from Turkey covering the opening of services of Turkish Airlines at Basrah International Airport, Iraq.

Joint Operations in Iraq

Taken: June 23, 2011

Military members of the US Air Force, Naby, and Army discuss facility siting at Umm Qasr.

Basrah Merchants

Taken: June 17, 2011

A couple of textile merchants from Basrah pose for a photo.

International Friendly

Taken: June 16, 2011

Some of the participants in a US-Iraq friendly football/soccer match pose for a photo after the game.

Heart!

Taken: June 12, 2010

Natsu strikes a pose with heart at Candy Fruit Strawberry, Akiba.

Iraqi Breeze

Taken: June 11, 2011

A couple of Iraqi comrades have a casual conversation in the hot summer air.

Vocaloids

Taken: June 6, 2010

Vocaloid cosplayers pose at Pacifico Yokohama in a nice, cool, green setting.

Yokohama Singers

Taken: May 31, 2010

Singers performing on the weekend at Queen's Square, Yokohama.

A Laugh in Kuwait

Taken: May 30, 2011

SMSgt Stout and Lt Col Anason share a lighter moment during final preparation for their Iraq deployment while in Kuwait.

Layers Paradise

Taken: May 29, 2010

Cosplayers at the Layers Paradise event held in Tokyo Dome City.

Special Import Show Race Queen

Taken: May 28, 2010

One of the Race Queens at the Tokyo Special Import Car Show.

Friendly Germany

Taken: May 27, 2011

A fitting last image of Germany (rated as the 10th most friendly nation by Askmen.com) before heading off towards the Middle East.

German Hospitality

Taken: May 26, 2011

A trio at Leipzig gladly pose for a photo during my layover in Deutschland.

Anime Promo

Taken: May 22, 2010

New anime being promoted by a cosplayer at Akiba.

Training For Afghanistan

Taken: May 17, 2011

Training takes place to prepare for the Afghan environment.

Mission Prep

DSC_0042, a photo by ジェローム on Flickr.

Army SFC Williams gives final instructions for the mission.

Taking Aim

Taken: May 15, 2011

1Lt Schwartz takes aim with an M16 from a Humvee turret.

Design Festa Painting

Taken: May 15, 2010

An artist takes a break from painting to pose for a photo at Design Festa, the semiannual art festival held at Tokyo Big Sight.

Maintenance

Taken: May 14, 2011

Capt Pach performs some work on a Humvee.

Leisurely Reading

Taken: May 13, 2011

Capt Tirsha enjoys a magazine during some free time.

Information Technology Expo

Taken: May 13, 2010

A glimpse into an IT Expo held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.

Sights

Taken: May 12, 2011

Spotting hazards from a distance.