They're very close to where I am.
Can't see or hear Samarra from here. (Wish we COULD!) They'll have to get their butts up there, but I love that they missed the beginning of it.
I did hear the Battle of Falluja in November of '04 from Taji, where I was at the time. Saw some interesting things on the horizon as well, like A-10s "dropping things off.". That was all pretty cool.
"That was all pretty cool."
And I'd assume, scarey too.....Godspeed dear! How long are you staying this time?