Oh My God It's Huge!!!

How big are the permanent US bases being built in Iraq today? Well, at least one of them has a Hertz car rental office for people wanting cars to get around inside the base!

Its restaurants include a Subway and a fast food pizza shop. There is a coffee shop, football pitch and even a swimming pool.

A cinema shows the latest films while the camp's main recreational centre offers special dance nights - hip hop on Friday, salsa on Saturday and country and western on Sunday.

These US troops are obviously not going anywhere (like home) in a hurry.