Happy New Year Everyone! I am sorry I have not been able to post as often as I would have liked....but we have been busy. Rumours have it that the rainy season is going to start in a few days. Predictions of torrential rains and flash foods...thank god I got my NEOS in time (Thanks Ben, Pat & Logan!!) The good news in all of this.....weather prediction in Afghanistan is not an exact science.
Besides that things are going well, I got a few letters and packages from all of you! I promise I will get back to you shortly to send you a personal thanks! You are all too kind! The more time we spend here the stronger some of our friendships get with our American comrades. They are a great group of guys ( obviously a select few are not, but you can't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch right?).
I will leave you with a few photos from the past couple of weeks. Enjoy! 
New Years Day! No Patrols but Vehicle maintenance is a must! 
Sun rise over the open fields (No Sun = Cold Temperatures)! 
Rashid (Dog Handler), Aggie (Our Dog) and Doc Daniels rest during a long halt. 
Can anyone see the enemy? The "Dushman's" field craft and expertise of the local terrain make him extremely hard to spot. 
The "Real Motley Crew" - US Infantry / Canadian Infantry, PSYOPS / Turkish Dog Handler / South African Dog. I think this picture epitomizes the Multi-National Force fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan. 
Some days life just sucks, this photo was taken yesterday after completing a 6 hour 14 -15 km patrol. I haven't suffered like that in a really long time. ( Note Motivation Level Zero )
New Years Day! No Patrols but Vehicle maintenance is a must! Sun rise over the open fields (No Sun = Cold Temperatures)! Rashid (Dog Handler), Aggie (Our Dog) and Doc Daniels rest during a long halt. Can anyone see the enemy? The "Dushman's" field craft and expertise of the local terrain make him extremely hard to spot. The "Real Motley Crew" - US Infantry / Canadian Infantry, PSYOPS / Turkish Dog Handler / South African Dog. I think this picture epitomizes the Multi-National Force fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan. Some days life just sucks, this photo was taken yesterday after completing a 6 hour 14 -15 km patrol. I haven't suffered like that in a really long time. ( Note Motivation Level Zero ) 
Hello Son you look beat in the first photo take it easy, keep a kean eye. I also sent over a package about a week ago so let me know when you get it. Be safe, stay strong and proud.
ReplyDeleteLove Dad
Brent....Miss you friend. Wow..what an experience over there! Can't wait till your safe arrival home. Like your dad said, you look pooped...get some rest! Take care of yourself too!
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I posted but nothing happened - so trying again. Hopfully you won't get a double-up.
ReplyDeleteIt was really good having a "live" chat with you this morning.
We didn't get to the favorite cookie. I can have them baked and in the mail same day! I could do a cake but somehow I think cookies would travel better.
In my original post I also agreed with your dad that you looked tired in the photo. Hopfully it's a temporary kind of tired. Get your rest. We worry.
We are all very proud of you. Hugs.
Love
Aunt Debbie