U.S. soldiers get to be tourists on their four-day R&R pass in Qatar. Four soldiers serving in Iraq pose in front a 'pearl' on the seaside of Qatar's capital, Doha. Qatar is famous for its pearls. (Orly Halpern)

Seeking R and R in Qatar

U.S. soldiers get to be tourists on their four-day R&R pass in Qatar. Four soldiers serving in Iraq pose in front a 'pearl' on the seaside of Qatar's capital, Doha. Qatar is famous for its pearls.

Credit: Orly Halpern