Hey, Kevin,
Firstly great quality pics, but, what is wrong with some of your friends' heads? Is the Iraqi food contaminated?
Secondly, how will you all be spending Christmas? I hope it is peacefull and enjoyable.
Thirdly, who pays for all your kit and must you return it upon completion of your contract?
Fourthly, what is your actual job? BG or guarding an instalation of some sort and what is the risk level?
Lastly, what are the qualifications for such a job? Is experience as an ordinary squady acceptable or is Parachute Regiment, SF training mandatory?
Take care and I hope you and your friends have a very Merry Christmas.