bryang Posted September 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2020 As an Intelligence Sergeant at Special Operations Task Force - Central, I was in Baghdad, and moved around south of there into Shia area. I managed to pick up several nice Iraqi leather holster, which I've go displayed in my 'man cave.' These holsters are mounted on a wall, beside one of the uniforms, helmet, and other items I wore while in Iraq (the M4 is an airsoft I hung up for display). I literally dug this old green helmet out of a pile of dirt and manure at an Iraqi farm outside Baghdad. Cleaned it as best I could, and now it hangs on my wall. Looks sort of like the old Soviet style steel pot. I also brought home several display fliers from anti-U.S. Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM) militia. These inserts were captured on a JAM target in an Najaf in 2006, and were inserted into the plastic CD/DVD cases of anti-Western sermons which were passed out to the local people. Most of these feature JAM leader Muqtada al-Sadr, who is basically a thug who's father was a well revered Shia Muslim cleric. Anti-U.S. and Anti-Israel themes. I also brought home some large JAM banners. I spent some time with an attached PSYOP guy, who gave me several leaflets and posters for Iraq's SOF and Commando forces. I went out on a show-of-force operation with the 36th Commandos, and some of these flyers were distributed to the locals. I got got hold of a few comic books depicting the Iraqi police, and Iraqi Army in positive light. A few photos of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RAB Posted January 12, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 12, 2021 Nice souvenirs, I like the holsters and pistol grips. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted January 13, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 13, 2021 Yes nice items.... any story standing by the Mercedes with the trunk open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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