When I finally arrived at Cakmakli, I was dropped off at the front door of the BOQ (bachelor officers quarters) which more appropriately could have been called simply the officers quarters since we were all “bachelors” while assigned to Cakmakli as spouses were not allowed on this tour.
As I walked in the front door, I remember how dark it was. As I passed through the foyer of the building I noticed the radio room to my left and remember the distinctive “buzzing” of the radios and other security equipment. I announced myself to a soldier and he simply pointed me in the direction down this long dark hallway. As I walked (which seemed like miles) I noticed rooms on both sides of the hall. Some had windows painted dark and others were solid wood doors. I assumed one of these would be my room where I would call home for the next 12 months. As I arrived at the end of the hall I could see a glow in a larger room and could see the outline of people sitting around. When I finally arrived I saw that several people were watching a movie from a 16mm projector which was being shown against the far wall. They all looked at me as if to say can we help you? When I identified myself as Lt Michael Lopergolo, they responded with “ Oh….we were expecting you tomorrow”. Things were not off to a good start…
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