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my husband is in iraq he is in the army i know i mail his stuff to scania apo but he can not tell where he is at via phone or email. he sd to go to google at look 4 his camp scania to see where he is at i can not find it plz help i want 2 know so when i am watching the news thank u

michelle briscoe

All I can do for you is what you can do yourself:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=camp%20scania
http://www.google.com/search?q=camp%20scania

scania is just north of Diwaniya (20km), 40 km NW of Najaf, and about 70 km se of Karbala

PS I know Briscoe (the scout), and he's doing fine! Just a random comment from a smart mortar man (E7)!! Take care, Michelle. And don't worry, that's only for people without faith!

My husband is too in this place. I've seen photos and it seems not too bad...I guess it could always be worse.

I am looking for camp wolf or something close to that name. close to alasad and mosul. very primitive and i would like a map of iraq to get my bearings. any help is appreciated. thank you - kellie

I AM ALSO TRYING TO FIND OUT WHERE CAMP WOLF IN IRAQ IS. MY SON IS THERE. I HAVE SEARCHED GOOGLE AND CAN NOT FIND INFORMATION.

Liken Michelle I would like to know where camp Scania is. My boyfriend just got there about a month ago and has told me nothing about what it is like over there.....

My brother is at Camp Wolf as well. He told his girlfriend that he feels safer there then his last base. He just got there a couple weeks ago. I hope this eases some worries. Keep the faith and hope for peace that our loved ones come home safely.

My husband is also in Scania, he arrived there a few weeks ago, still looking for a map of the place, which is how I ended up here!

Could you possibly be refering to Camp Wolfpack? This is in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Here are some sites that might help you:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/iraq.htm

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/baghdad-green-zone

As for Camp Scania, it is in Nippur. Nippur lies 35 Km to the north-east of Diwaniya, 180 Km to the south-west of Baghdad.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/nippur.htm

Hope this helps

My husband is also in Camp Scania. It seems to be fine there. But as we all worry anything can happen. It is basically just a truck stop. It has concrete barriers around it everywhere, and is guarded all the time. Keep your faith. Everything will be ok.

If anyone wants to keep in contact post another message for me. Maybe our husbands are close together.

I thought I'd add myself to the list of wives with husbands at Scania. From what I have heard it's pretty quiet, so that's good. Goodluck to you all.

My husband is there too. i wonder if they know each other.

I've heard that a lot of those stationed at Camp Scania are National Guard troops and that they frequently leave base to accompany the convoys to Baghdad.

Does anyone know the name of the street in Baghdad outside the main entrance to the Green Zone?

our son is in scania also. he is with the 623 fa national guard unit out of tompkinsville,ky. He says they are doing okay there. we get to talk to him frequently online.they do alot of escorting of the convoys.

Hey Noelle leave me your email address and I will contact you and we can stay in touch.

My husband just left to the Middle East for the 6th time in just as many years. He called me this morning to say that he is in Camp Scania. I ran a search and came across this site, thanks so much for your comments. I know there are others out there going through the same thing, it's just nice hearing their reassurances.

Take care and my thoughts are with you all.

my husband is in camp scania and he says evet=rything is fine there, he is out of kansas national guard.

My husband is due to arrive at CSC Scania any day. He is a civilian contractor who will be working on computer networks for the Army.

It is my understanding that there is a lot less people at this camp than others so maybe my husband will meet some of your husbands during his time there.

I would like to keep in contact with other wives who have husbands stationed in Iraq, especially CSC Scania. This is our first time to be apart from each other so I can use all the support I can get. Contact me.

Hi Shelley,
My husband is in Scania too. He is also working on the computer networks and stuff for them. They are probably together. Let me know your email somehow and I will stay in touch. If you have yahoo my screenname is kassie_gibson2002 just add me and let me know it is u. Hope to talk to you soon. Bye.

Kassie, email me at afford@earthlink.net

My fiance has been at camp scania since the beginning of march. He says its quiet and there is not a lot going on just convoys coming and going. He works with communications/radios so he helps in tracking the convoys and our guys as well as maintenance them also. I get to talk to him almost daily and he emails me everyday. I know this is hard on everyone. If anyone would like to talk/email I'm open for anything that can help but I've never used this website before and I dont know how to speak with others. I know everyone could use some extra support as well as me. I will keep all of you and your families in my prayers.

My fiancee is in Scania, as well. There was a car bomb on Sunday and all communications were shut down. They do frequently accompany the convoys to Baghdad. The convoy hit in the bombing was taking supplies into Iraq and was attacked. 1 soldier passed and several others were critically injured. I thought Scania was a seemingly peaceful place. Apparently it is not what I thought. I am from Arkansas, but my fiancee is from Oklahoma and is with the Kansas Guard 891st engineer battalion, Co. A. Anyone who might know CPL Garrick Stroud or your soldier in Scania might know him, post a comment and let me know.

Mandy,

My name is Mandy too. My fiancee is with the Kansas National Guard as well. He is orginally with Oklahoma and volunteered to go with Kansas. He is with the 891st. Is your husband with them? This is harder than I expected. Our son has only seen his father twice since he was born. I miss him very much!! Maybe our soldiers know each other. If you want to talk or email let me know and we can work out something. I am not familiar with how all these sites work. I hope your husband was not hurt during the recent attack on the 891st. I will keep you in my prayers.

My husband is also at Camp Scania. He is with the national guard units from Hazard and Jackson Ky. His name is Sgt. Phillip Kerns. If anyone would like to contact me, my email address is jasper192000@yahoo.com.

Camp wolf is halfway between haditha and al asad.Dont worry,lots of support there

Hi everybody, I just got done speaking on the computer with my husband and he is on his way to Camp Scania. I'm glad that I found this site, as I had no idea where he was going to bein respects to a map. One of my closest girlfrieds husband was deployed with mine and is in a totally diff area. I'll have to tell her about this site, as neither one of us knew where to even begin to find out where our husbands where. Thank you very much for all of the information you have on this site. I feel much better now that I at least have a dot on a map to put with my husbands location. Thanks again.

HI, JUST FOUND THIS SITE. WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANYONE ABOUT THE CONVOYS THAT COME TO SCANIA. WHATS IT LIKE. I HAVE A SOLDIER FROM FORT SILL. THAT TRAVELS TO DIFFERNT CAMPS IN IRAQ,
I WORRY SO.... MUCH ABOUT HIM . GLAD TO READ SOME OF YOUR COMMENTS,MAKES ME FEEL A LOT BETTER. GOD BLESS ALL OUR TRUE HEREOS.

if any of you ladies would like to talk to other women who have husbands, boyfriends, or fiances that are marines in iraq then go to corpswives.com its a wonderful support group...check it out!

oh yes...i have a question...my boyfriend was at camp wolf last week...is camp wolf the same as camp scania?

Hi everyone my husband Spec. Mickey Isaac is with the Hazard National Guard Unit they served in camp Scania until about 2 or 3 months ago and now they are at the Abu Grande Prision and will be home this month. It has been a long road behind me and alot of worring my husband was injured in a roadside bomb around June and recieved some burns and earned a purple heart the last time I saw him was in September we spent 2 wonderful weeks together and thats when we had the biggest wedding ever. He will be home in 3 weeks or so and I cant wait. If anyone wants to contact me you can i have messenger my screen name is andrea_osborne_2000 and my email addy is the same just with the yahoo.com.

Hi everyone. I have a boyfriend that is suppose to be stationed at Scania. He is Sgt. Haskell. I wanted to find out more about the camp. If anyone would like to share information with me please contact me at allie_wall@hotmail.com. I would greatly appriciate anything.

How are you all doing. i spent 4 months in scania starting in jan 04 it was a good time. i cant find it on google earth either. anyone got a lat long grid to it?

My husband is also at camp scania, from what I can be told it is a fairly safe place, its basically a refueling stop, and they do have a nice gym over there for them and a few eating places. If you did not know of this site, there is a site called www.redbullweb.com where they post pictures of the troops and the different unit. There is a reason we are not told of the exact locations, because writng it on something like this would make it so the terrorists would not have to do alot of hard work in order to find the locations of their camps. I understand that everyone just wants to feel their loved ones are safe.

hi, i am looking for anyone with info about camp scania. my husband just left the states tonight and is on his way here. this whole thing make me ill. if anyone wants to chat or has any kinda info it would be really cool to hear from you. my email is keysta22@yahoo.com thanks

I am looking to contact anyone who may have a loved one stationed at Camp Scania. My fiance is there and does not like to give much info for fear of frightening me.

Folks one of the best resources for anything over here is www.GlobalSecurity.org, you can find maps and all kinds of data that will help you track your loved ones, and their locations. God Bless all, and as they're keeping us safe we're doing the same for them....
Just a Fireman

Hi all... I'm also a wife whose husband is a self contractor in Scania. My brother in law was in Iraq for 18 months... he says this camp is safer than most. No need to worry... tho I still do . Would love to chat with you all. JD

Hi All! My Boyfriend has been in Camp Scania since for what seems like forever, March 2005. He always says time is flying because of the missions. Keep in mind it's easy for them to keep us rest assured, lets do the same for them. To all that have their loved one(s) in Iraq KEEP FAITH, they will be home soon and they are missing us as we are missing them.... Keep OUR HEROES close to your heart and always say a special prayer on your way to work, while cooking supper for the kids, or those lonely nights lying awake thinking of them. Easier said then done I know but..... God Bless each one of us for keeping the faith and strong for all of them. ~From one soldier to back home, to all of you!

Hi,,I have a friend that's in Scania and I haven't heard from him in a while. Usually we keep in touch. I was told they were in a black out due to bombings. Is all ok there. I'm sort of worried about him.

My husband is due to arrive in Camp Scania sometime next week. I am so terrified although it seems that this place is for the moment fairly quiet. For those there or who know someone there can you tell me about how easy or difficult it is for them to call and email home? Are the DSN lines available and is the internet free or do they have to pay for it? any information would be great and would so help to alleviate some of my anxiety.

my boyfriend is due to arrive at csc scania later this week...can anyone tell me any recent news of conditions?...are they relatively safe there or is there alot of activity?...i am trying to keep as calm as possible but i would like to be informed so i know what to expect...god bless all of you who are holding it down back here in the states for our loved ones...

April,
Where is your boyfriends stateside duty station? It looks my husband and your boyfriend will be there at the same time. You can email me at abnwife92@hotmail.com. If anyone can share something about Scania, I would appreciate it.
Jo

I just spoke with my son stationed at scania and he assured me
things here are alot better than Baghdad when he was there 2yrs
ago. He told me NOT to listen to the media and to have faith
in what they're doing there. so one and all from a MOM say a
prayer for all our men & women and they'll be home soon.

Just to keep all of you informed, Camp Scania is most likely the most secure camp in Iraq. Myself and the Camp Manager, Kevin, started building the camp in July of 2003. At that time it was very open to any enemy activity so we decided to build a 12 foot high concrete wall around the entire camp. We sandbaged all the tents and installed bunkers throughout the camp. There has been only one mortar attack which only hit the supply yard in March of 2004 and no one was injured. There is no way any IED's could get near the camp because I also installed about 10 miles of concertina wire on the MSR leading into the camp. Bottom line is Camp Scania is a safe place in a bad land.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kind of facilities are there for the soldiers? Is there a gym, PX, eating places, etc? My son will be there probably in about a month and a half. He works on Tank, Bradley, and artillery turreted vehicles. I'd appreciate any information. I suppose he'll be doing convoy duty as well. I don't get convoy duty and Im sorry you guys have to go through that. All the years I put in in the service and in Vietnam I never heard of convoy duty. Good luck to all of you and any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

I dont sugar coat things we do get hit and often. Its not the best place to be and not the worst.

We should all be careful of what info we are giving out and what we are saying on here. If your loved one is not telling whats is going on in Scania there is a reason for it. Please for the safety of everyone watch what you say.

Hi. My husband is going to Camp Scania as a civilian worker. Is it safe. I'm told by friends that were at Camp Tilia that it is. Please let me know as this is the first time that we are going to be separated. Thank you.

Hello Everyone, My husband is recently stationed at Camp Scania. I have read what everyone has wrote so far. One question is it easy to get internet or phone access? Thank You for your time and information.

Hello Everyone, My husband is recently stationed at Camp Scania. I have read what everyone has wrote so far. One question is it easy to get internet or phone access? Thank You for your time and information.

Hello, My husband is stationed in Scania also. He says that the phone are being taken away out side. Is there anywhere else they can use the phone? Which calling card is the best to get. I haven't spoke to him since July 18th. I miss his voice so much. Thank you!

Sindi,
I do not know what calling card is the best. However, if you find out please let me know as well or if you ever need someone to talk to my email is Faith7sk@yahoo.com This is our second deployment to Iraq. I too miss hearing my husbands voice.
Your in my prayers along with all our soilders

My son is in Scania. He said the best phone card is AT&T. That is the only one that works there.

I got my husband a warrior card that has a pin. I sent $100 for 2000 mins. ask your love ones if they know big hank that is my husband. He is in scania. He said he is doing fine but didn't sound like himself on the phone. Have them tell him I love him and Miss him so much. Thank you

I got my husband a warrior card that has a pin. I sent $100 for 2000 mins. ask your love ones if they know big hank that is my husband. He is in scania. He said he is doing fine but didn't sound like himself on the phone. Have them tell him I love him and Miss him so much. Thank you

I am over my head scared yet, trying to keep faith. My husband is on his way to camp scania as we speak. I fear for his safety. I hear some horrid stories about the camp yet, hearing your stories is calming me down a bit. I do agree that we have to be extra careful with what we say, especially on sites such as this. I could really use some support.

I haven't heard anything alarming from the camp. all is well so keep calm my husband had been there since june. Just trust in god that it will stay that way. Thats all that we can do.

My husband is on his way to scania as a carpenter. I am worried, but I believe that he will be fine. I have heard that it has a large military presence to protect what they are doing there. He is excited to be there to support our troops. He has wanted to do something since 9/11 and now he finally gets to. It's tough on our small family, but I am proud of what he wants to accomplish over there. We have to stay strong so they don't have to worry about things at home and can concentrate on the task at hand where they are.

Hi my son is at Camp scania he is in the 82nd airborn. I have spoken to him on an off the last 4 months. Sometimes the phones are down but he is using calling cards he gets them over there, he said he can get a better deal than what we can get here. He did mention a phone service but it sounds fishy so I wasn't sure if we should do it.
We should all pray for all the men and women over there.
Thanks so much for the updates from the men over there it helps.

Hi my son is at Camp scania he is in the 82nd airborn. I have spoken to him on an off the last 4 months. Sometimes the phones are down but he is using calling cards he gets them over there, he said he can get a better deal than what we can get here. He did mention a phone service but it sounds fishy so I wasn't sure if we should do it.
We should all pray for all the men and women over there.
Thanks so much for the updates from the men over there it helps.

My husband is at camp scania he says that things are safe, and that he is fine. Just incase you are worring.

Thanks for those comments and updates. My firefighter husband is enroute to Scania as I am typing this. This will be his second year in Iraq for this war (something like 5 yrs total for both) and am glad to hear all is well out that way. The ground convey getting in had me a bit worried. I do have faith, (too long as a military wife not to) but still like the reassurance. They all make a difference over there - fighting or not.

CMorgan

My first comments are for Shane. Let me start by saying I was stationed at Scania From Apr2004-Feb2005 as the senior medic for a convoy security unit. It amazes me that you take credit for the sand bagging of the bunkers and tents as I remember myself and my tent mates filling sandbags and placing them around our tent and bunker (I was in the dark green tents near the KBR trailers). The concrete walls I did appreciate as they gave a feeling of being safer while in the camp. As for attacks, maybe you weren't there when one mortar attack killed a male and wounded a female soldier in the tent row near the dinning facility (2004). But for the loved ones worrying about their family members, Camp Scania is a "somewhat" safe place compared to the rest of the country. There were still mortar attacks on occasion, but the villagers just outside the camp helped prevent as many as possible because any attack shuts down their commerce for a period of time (meaning no income for them from "Hadji Mart", a place soldiers can purchase items from the locals). Understand, the villagers aren't the ones attacking us, it's the insurgents that infiltrate the villages. So if the villagers don't let them in you don't get attacked. It has been a few years since I was there so hopefully there have been even more improvements to living conditions. There were enough accomodations to keep us content for the year and even a few "luxuries", considering it is a combat zone. Convoy security duty was my worst nightmare, but the roads were sand/dirt/dust when I was there and have since been paved so my guess is it's not that bad now. While the roads were dust you couldn't see any vehicles or people trying to attack you or your convoy so the paved roads make it easier to detect and prevent any standard attacks. We had our share of IED's and I'm sure they are still a problem but it's like the lottery, your chance of getting hit out of all the other vehicles travelling the same road that day are random. My vehicle never got hit, my convoy only got hit once and out of our whole unit I believe there were only three or four IED attacks in the year. To put it in perspective, there are multiple units doing convoys each day and each unit has multiple convoys running at the same time. So the odds of a certain person getting hit in an IED attack are low. And what makes it even better are the majority of IED attacks are north of Bagdad so Scania being south makes it that much better. Anyway, most of our casualties were from vehicle accidents (again the roads were not paved so you couldn't see anything, you just followed the dust trail and prayed you didn't hit anything or run off the road.) but that should be lessened with the paved roads. I wish all of you the best and take care of your soldiers while they are there and even more important when they get back. You may want to sit thru a few PTSD courses as well to help you understand the issues your loved ones will be experiencing when they return. One thing the military and media has been slow to admit is the majority of service members doing tours in Iraq and Afganistan will not return the same person or with the same personality as when they left. I had been to Panama (Just Cause '89) and Haiti (Uphold Democracy '90something) and thought I was a "hardened" combat vet until I did a year in Iraq. I recieved a wake up call. It changed my feelings about a lot of issues including the government, the military and our role in life in general. I also suggest you watch "Home of the Brave (2006)". I'll end here as I'm sure no one wants to hear of my issues. As I said, take care of your service members and give them my best

Comment for Joe... Did you meet Dilshad when you were there? If so, let me know. onesoldier38@gmail.com Thanks.

I didn't know anyone by the name Dilshad, sorry. I do have a 30 minute slideshow and numerous other pics/videos of Scania and the convoys we ran. I wanted to post everything on a website but am not very website literate. If I do eventually post everything I'll leave a message here with a link.

My comment is for Joe. Having been at Scania from a single strand of concertia to 12 foot concrete walls around the perimater, KBR takes the credit. As for the sandbags, we did the intial sandbagging with the Iraqi workers that KBR brought on the site. Being in the Army I would think that you know that filling and changing out the old sandbags is an ongoing process. As for taking the credit, no it wasn't me filling the sandbags just one of the guys in charge of making sure they were filled. At that time it was hard to get the bunkers up to Scania from Kuwait, but slowly they arrived and we sandbagged them as they piece mailed them in to us. And no, I wasn't there for the incoming, as they had moved me to Anaconda in APR 04.

Hello Everyone.

I am new to the site. Previously I could contact my boyfriend in Iraq by calling a local number her in the States. That line remains busy now. Does anyone know of a number that I could call. You can contact me by messenger at shaunanabc@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Shauna

Hi my name is Iris I have a son named Chase at Scania. I am trying to locate it on the map. Your site has been helpful.

My husband is at Scania right now.

I just returned from CSC Scania in February. I helped run the PX there, which we got many complements on. I really liked the base; and being a small FOB (forward operating base) you got to know everyone. The AT&T cards are the only ones that work as AT&T owns the equipment. They were also building a brand new internet cafe when I left to get it oout of the tent and the SPAWAR phones there are a cheap option (4 cents a min. to US)

Hello,

First of all, I wish everyone a safe journey. I was at Scania with D Co, 1-152 Infantry from April 03 till Jan 04. I was acting Plt Sgt for 5th Plt. We performed force protection and our own escorts with units at FOB Kalsu, BIAP and Doha.

Our AO was below the concrete mixer until we moved into the tent city.

I havent had a chance to read the blog here in full but here is a link with old pics.

http://malenski.com/gallery/index.php?cat=0

Google earth has some decent pictures on there, i wont go into much detail. but take a look.

I knew Dilshad very well as he worked with our Scout platoon as our interpretor. I had written him two letters in 04 and 05 through one of the units stationed there. After they left, i lost contact.

If anyone needs any pics, let me know. As for the phonecards, see what they are using there and which ones work the best.

if they have internet, check out
http://www.skype.com/

Stay Safe!
Gerard

my husband is in Scania too..he says it's not too bad..he's been at worse