Tag Archives: Iraq

Iraq through the lens.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

I discovered the “conflict photographer” Benjamin Lowy thanks to The New Yorker Magazine: “It took years for me to get a book from Iraq published. I had to win an award to do it because no one wanted to publish … Continue reading →

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Preserve and honor: American troops photograph every grave in Arlington National Cemetery.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Following in the steps of a young man, Richard “Ricky” Gilleland, troops are photographing every grave in Arlington.  I was surprised that the article does not mention the Preserve and Honor project. Here is a lesson regarding the power one … Continue reading →

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The Iraq transition.

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Something stunning to ponder: The planned 17,000 civilian personnel (including personal security contractors) will be a lot less than what DOD has in country right now, but it is larger than the entire Foreign Service which has approximately 6,500 Foreign … Continue reading →

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Richard “Ricky” Gilleland III’s Preserve and Honor.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

On this Memorial Day, it bears repeating:  it only takes one person to make a difference! Richard “Ricky” Gilleland III‘s website preserveandhonor.com provides solace and comfort and dignity to the families and friends of fallen soldiers.  Read about it here … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Brain Injury, and our soldiers.

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Victor L. Medina is a Combat Wounded Soldier recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury. NPR interviewed him, and below is his story:

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Anglers’ delight, redux…

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Reading about our new “Carp Czar” reminded me of an old blog entry of Kenneth’s, when he was in Iraq: March 20, 2008 Anglers delight! Fish farming in Babil? Sgt. Terry Alan Horn with his 50 lb. Iraqi carp. Today … Continue reading →

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The rule of law and Iraq…

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Lawrence Kelly on what it was like to be a rule of law advisor for a provincial reconstruction team in Iraq.

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Iraqi travelers get road access.

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Some of the things Kenneth’s PRT has done that go unreported: Coalition forces opened two lanes of traffic along Main Supply Route Tampa for use by Iraqi travelers during a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. This move comes as more security … Continue reading →

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Move over, Robert Langdon: Iraqi Teen Solves 300-Year-Old Math Puzzle in Four Months!!!!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

I’m in awe of this story, because my mathematical skills are so deficient. In just four months, Mohamed Altoumaimi has found a formula to explain and simplify the so-called Bernoulli numbers, a sequence of calculations named after the 17th century … Continue reading →

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City slicker.

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Sheep dipping in Iraq. Continue reading →

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The Children of Iraq – Continued

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Iraqi children’s drawings. Continue reading →

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Provincial Reconstruction Teams and their Iraqi partners.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

a Town Hall meeting in Baghdad.

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The children of Iraq.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

I came across this milblog regarding the children of Iraq: With the poor living conditions and war battered towns, in between it all are the kids. My heart truly goes out to them. Many wear clothing that you’d find in … Continue reading →

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Not so nice news about Hilla…

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Thank God the 3 Katyusha rockets aimed at Kenneth’s compound in Hilla missed the target and there were no injuries. It is disturbing to read that members of the “Special Groups” have been arrested in Hilla in the last couple … Continue reading →

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Iraqi comedy, with a twist.

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Recently, Babil Province had a theatrical performance of a popular Iraqi comedy, “Mud House”. The play incorporates messages involving “civil rights, democracy, the right to vote, and love for country” into comedy. Kenneth’s PRT hosted the event. I just wish … Continue reading →

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