Coats, shoes, socks, backpacks, school supplies, and anything else we have are separated and categorized in different rooms so we can address one need at a time.
Humanitarian Aid March 10th 2009 The best part of my deployment here is our humanitarian aid missions. Each week, we take donations sent to us by U.S. citizens, and give them to locals in the area. We also give each person a physical exam and treatment if needed, and give them medications they ordinarily wouldn't be able to receive. Most of the patients are children, and they get excited about the smallest things that I have a ... read more
Asia » Afghanistan » East » Khost Afghanistan's recent history is a story of war and civil unrest. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979, but was forced to withdraw 10 years later by anti-Communist mujahidin forces. The Communist regime in Kabul collapsed in 1992. Fighting that subsequent... ... read more
Hi! I put this together for family and friends to keep track of what I'm doing here in Afghanistan. I am a medic in the Illinois National Guard currently serving on an embedded training team and providing mission support. In no way am I here to offer political opinions or social commentary-this is just a brief narrative of my time here. I will be coming back to America in late September, 2009. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at williamhodgett@yahoo.com. ... full info