Cradle Of Civilization
The New Year finally brings some semblance of a routine for 
Company D. We are now solely responsible for the C-23 mission. Our time is spent flying, planning and passing along our individual experiences and “lessons learned”. Our previous training, combined with a solid hand-off from the 249th Aviation Regiment, has made for a smooth transition.
What a privilege it is to fly over an area of the world that has been called the “Cradle of Civilization”…a place where farming, irrigation and writing first developed, where villages first grew into cities, cities into kingdoms, and kingdoms into empires. In ancient times, the area was referred to as Mesopotamia, an area of land that bordered the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Mesopotamia gave birth to many great civilizations (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian), but was also home to the biblical figure Abraham, a uniting person in the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. In addition, a case could be made that the Garden Of Eden was located in Iraq (Genesis 2:10-14).
The climates of northern and southern Mesopotamia differ in terms of geography and climate. The dividing line between the two areas is roughly near modern Baghdad. The northern portion consists of rolling hills and fertile lands, while the southern area is flat and desert-like. When flying along the Tigris or Euphrates Rivers, it appears almost tropical. Future posts will contain pictures that capture the contrast.
As the New Year begins, I want to thank you for your support…most recently, my friends in Chicago—you’re in my thoughts.
Company D. We are now solely responsible for the C-23 mission. Our time is spent flying, planning and passing along our individual experiences and “lessons learned”. Our previous training, combined with a solid hand-off from the 249th Aviation Regiment, has made for a smooth transition.What a privilege it is to fly over an area of the world that has been called the “Cradle of Civilization”…a place where farming, irrigation and writing first developed, where villages first grew into cities, cities into kingdoms, and kingdoms into empires. In ancient times, the area was referred to as Mesopotamia, an area of land that bordered the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Mesopotamia gave birth to many great civilizations (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian), but was also home to the biblical figure Abraham, a uniting person in the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. In addition, a case could be made that the Garden Of Eden was located in Iraq (Genesis 2:10-14).
The climates of northern and southern Mesopotamia differ in terms of geography and climate. The dividing line between the two areas is roughly near modern Baghdad. The northern portion consists of rolling hills and fertile lands, while the southern area is flat and desert-like. When flying along the Tigris or Euphrates Rivers, it appears almost tropical. Future posts will contain pictures that capture the contrast.
As the New Year begins, I want to thank you for your support…most recently, my friends in Chicago—you’re in my thoughts.
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