News article: Abandonded Jolan Park in Fallujah, Iraq

[CrankyYankee]

(From the "Stars & Stripes")

 

With an eye out for insurgent snipers and other threats, Marines with the 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment swept through this city’s derelict Jolan Park on Saturday, peeking inside faded kiddy rides, down suspicious dirt holes and into crumbling concrete buildings in search of weapons.

 

(Read more and view photos at the following link:)

 

http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=38745

[FlyingScooter]

That looked cool. I wonder how much they charged for 20 oz water?

[Robbie]

"“This isn’t Six Flags, I’ll say that,” joked Capt. Brendan Fogerty, 30"

 

Nope it isnt, this park is in better shape

[cfc]

Looks like it's better shape than Fantazyland, but I wouldn't be expecting a TR from Dubai Dave anytime soon.

[okinawaboy11]

Ah I used to read "Star's and Stripes" When I was stationed in Japan with my Pops. They always had interesting articles.

 

Kinda spooky how everything is just, there, with no one around.