Category Archives: Afghanistan
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Leone walks with Afghan kids while providing security on patrol in the Purchaman district in Afghanistan’s Farah province, Sept. 26, 2011. Leone is assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 182 Infantry Regiment, security force for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. The team attends shuras throughout the province to demonstrate support for the shura elders, the district governor and provincial governance. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Alexandra Hoachlander
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IEDs are not slowing down over here. But, thankfully, we’re finding more of them than we’re not. Rocket attacks appear to have picked up as well. According to USA Today, most of these munitions are being traced back to Pakistan. … Continue reading
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I’ve been asked many times how we survive working virtually every day for a year straight. It’s a combination of numbness, lack of anything better to do, and these.
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These are the tools of influential communication. In order to secure my rightful place as King of the Fobbits, I decided to get m’self a college edumacation during this deployment. Classes don’t start until around 2000, so it doesn’t affect … Continue reading
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One of our First Sergeants did what many 1SGs didn’t do when Outback Steakhouse and Carraba’s was feeding troops on main FOBs. Unfortunately, many troops aren’t on the FOBs and are busy taking the fight to the enemy where they … Continue reading
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Outback Steakhouse was here today to provide delicious tastes from home to the troops on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. Soldiers were lined up at every dining facility to get a taste of the first real steak many of them … Continue reading
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The enemy wasted no time ushering in the 10th Anniversary to 9/11 with a rocket attack last night. Thankfully, no one was injured and no damage done, but we did get to spend some quality bonding time in the bunkers. … Continue reading
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Dust devils are common here in Afghanistan. I caught this one moving its way through Kandahar Airfield. It seems to reach all the way to heaven, unlike most dust devils here that just a few stories high. When they come … Continue reading
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Hi, everyone. I haven’t forgotten about you. I’ve been busy here in Afghanistan and focused more on my personal blogs, but wanted to give everyone a quick update. Additionally, I want to write something that’s been bouncing around in my … Continue reading
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If we are to win the hearts and minds of the people of Afghanistan, cultural sensitivity training is vital for our Marines:
So here’s the news: audible farting has been banned for some Marines downrange because it offends the Afghans.
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