Jul 15 2008
Balad Airbase Culture 07/09/2008
This culture is one I began on July 9th, 2008. The bacteria has been stamped onto a ground of tryptic soy agar and is barely visible at this stage. When fully visible the pattern of growth will depict a satellite view of the airstrips and surrounding roads that make up the largest airbase in Iraq, Balad (a.k.a. Camp Anaconda). Balad, one of “enduring bases” is a small highly fortified city with its own neighborhoods and fast food joints like Subway, a Pizza Hut, a Popeye’s and Burger King.
