+Duc996 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The ranks of those that are caching in a combat zone are growing. Even at war the hobby continues. Hats off to those that are keeping the sport alive in Iraq.... I'm off to get another first find....in Iraq!!!! 1SG JC Chartier Deployed, Iraq Quote Link to comment
+Prairie Dog Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Could you post links to some active Caches in Iraq or tell me how to search for them? What kinds of things do soldiers hide in "combat caches?" Who gives permission to hide caches over there? Quote Link to comment
+Salvelinus Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The ranks of those that are caching in a combat zone are growing. Even at war the hobby continues. Hats off to those that are keeping the sport alive in Iraq.... I'm off to get another first find....in Iraq!!!! 1SG JC Chartier Deployed, Iraq Kudos to you guys for all you are doing!!! I'm curious if you ever get the chance to get any of the Iraqi locals (good guys) interested in geocaching? Salvelinus Quote Link to comment
+Geo Ho Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Awesome! You guys are the bees-knees! Thanks for all you're doing! I'm glad you get a chance to recreate. Happy caching and stuff! Quote Link to comment
+geckoee Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Could you post links to some active Caches in Iraq or tell me how to search for them? What kinds of things do soldiers hide in "combat caches?" Who gives permission to hide caches over there? Baghdad is at : N33:22' E44:24' Try searching around that center. Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 try clickin on this link iraq link then click on the seek button. Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I can remember combat caches in the Rung Sat that we found without a GPS: My thoughts are with you guys & girls (oh my how times have changed). And a heartfelt thanks goes out also. Quote Link to comment
+Team Tigger International Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 When will the US realize that a crack team of geocachers are all they need to find the WMD's? Quote Link to comment
+Byron & Anne Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Could you post links to some active Caches in Iraq or tell me how to search for them? What kinds of things do soldiers hide in "combat caches?" Who gives permission to hide caches over there? If you go to geocaching.com home page and click on the country drop down you'll find Iraq. As for permissions............................ Well I guess we need to get permission for everything these days. Who do I ask for permission to breath? Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Met up with the Devil Dogs who just returned from a year over there. Nice guys, short hair though. Quote Link to comment
+fivegallon Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 (edited) And some more info here Colt Cache Diamondback My First Migs On Parade Victory Tribute to the God of The Sky Balad Micro Cache #1 Ziggurat of Ur Vanguard Micro Cache Edited March 16, 2004 by fivegallon Quote Link to comment
bug and snake Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 When will the US realize that a crack team of geocachers are all they need to find the WMD's? There was only one WMD and they found him in a hole in the ground. Would have found him sooner but GC.com refused to list him coz of the 'no bury' rule..... Quote Link to comment
+º Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I'm curious if you ever get the chance to get any of the Iraqi locals (good guys) interested in geocaching? Who do I ask for permission to breath? - just have to mention that this thread is really funny Quote Link to comment
Team GeoHoy Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I just got back from Baghdad. I didn't get to cache. Wanted to though. My thoughts on caching there, bad idea. Those people have access to computers as well as we do. They have GPS capabilities and rockets that use GPS coordinates. I don't see it as a good idea to put caches near camps. I read a SITREP and our guys confiscated such weapons with a laptop with GPS capabilities. I was going to place a cache and thought twice about it due to the risk to myself and my fellow service members. There are Arab cachers. I am not racial profiling, but these people look to take mass casualties. Be safe. Quote Link to comment
+RichardMoore Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 When will the US realize that a crack team of geocachers are all they need to find the WMD's? There was only one WMD and they found him in a hole in the ground. Would have found him sooner but GC.com refused to list him coz of the 'no bury' rule..... That would be a CITO cache. Quote Link to comment
+WVDan Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Sounds like this could be considered Extream Geocaching. Thanks to all those who serve, and God bless. Quote Link to comment
+BadAndy Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Whats the preferred cache container in Iraq? I imagine you could put an ammocan out in the open and it would draw a look. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 wouldn't those count as vactation caches and not be approved? Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 they are being approved because our guys over there have to have some fun. they are giving up a lot to be over there. i'm sure they are being careful where they are putting them. Quote Link to comment
+wildearth2001 Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I can understand that, what do you guys trade in the caches. Thanks to those of you in Iraq and have fun caching Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 most of them are micros. check them out. it is interesting to read them. one is an ancient building with a mico outside. Quote Link to comment
+CacheCreatures Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Hats off. Got a family member in Korea right now with orders for Iraq in a couple of months. I don't know how you do it, leaving behind those you love for a year or more. But, this citizen is grateful beyond words. Quote Link to comment
4x4luv Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 On leaving TSLHGSL Took Something Left Hand Granade Signed Log. By the way do you know the Lon. & Lat. of Sadams Spider Hole that would of been a great FTF. Quote Link to comment
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