My first blog

Well, since everyone is doing this I thought I would give it a try. I have been very off and on about keeping a journal and maybe this is a way to do it so my kids and grand kids can see what I did while I was in Oman. I have been in the Sultanate for 9 months. I work for the aerospace defense contractor Lockheed Martin as a Program Manager. I work with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) on the F-16 fighters that they bought three years ago. After 3 years of training it comes down to this, they require more training. I supervise a team of F-16 experts who train Omani to maintain the aircraft, so that the planes will fly safely. This is my charge and so far we have been diligent in making sure that they are flying safely. Through the next few weeks there will be several rants and raves and discussions about the goings on in the middle east. I will have some first hand knowledge by moving around the area in the next two weeks. My wife is coming over for a visit, and we will be touring Jordan, Isreal and Egypt. I hope you look forward to the pictures as much as I do.