I served in Iraq from April 2008 to July 2009. I got to see Charlie Daniels perform at the JBB Theatre during my time in country.
I watched a ton of movies here while stationed in Balad. Loved this place.
I haven't been there for 12 years, but as I recall this place was awesome. I used to shelter from mortar attacks while watching movies. I went and saw the notebook by myself here, I even cried a bit. But I guess I wasn't really alone, because I was on a date with a machine gun. Good air conditioning, good pizza and popcorn, and a solid roof to protect from rockets and such. Would love to go again, but the flight is ridiculously expensive. :)
Nice air conditioning.