Today was a bit exciting... I had to investigate a discovery of unexploded mortar munitions. We had a report about their location near the airstrip from the local hospital administrator, Francis, who is a very kind man, who gives off that genuine feeling of caring as soon as you meet him. A man that I respect, and admire. Scott, the Aussie police officer, met him in his office one day, suffering from a bout of Malaria, yet still working away with an IV in his arm. It's really nice to see that much dedication to the health and welfare of so many who have so little. We picked up Francis, and headed up near to the airstrip. It turned out that there were about 10 mortar bombs in total, 6 x 60mm and 4 x 82mm.
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