[SandRat]

Sgt. Otis C. Wells, base reaction force, 122nd Engineer Company, South Carolina Army National Guard shows off some of the okra he harvested from his garden in front of his living quarters on Contingency Operating Base Speicher near Tikrit, Iraq. Courtesy photo

[SandRat]

Wears Army green and keeps a GREEN THUMB in Iraq.

[Army Air Corps]

Fresh fried okra...YUM!

[Lurker]

“The ground here is great … all you need is water,” Wells said. “I didn’t even have to use fertilizer.”

I'd be careful not to dig too deep Sgt. God only knows what's 'fertilizing' the ground over there.

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[HelloooClareece]

I love stories like this. Thanks and keep 'em comin' FR.

[ishabibble]

Sgt. Otis Wells is shown leading by example.

Centuries from now, when the Iraqis have their Independence Day barbeques, someone will always bring the okrawells!

[msnimje]

If he strikes oil while digging, does he get to keep it?

[gopwinsin04]

Well done Sgt. Otis!

[operation clinton cleanup]

Thanks again for posting the hard to find stories. God Bless Sgt. Wells!

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Great for him...and his unit and friends!!!

[SuziQ]

Well, he IS in the Fertile Crescent! Good for you, soldier!!

[SC Swamp Fox]

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[SquirrelKing]

Awesome!