We built this a couple of days ago. Mostly just a Sgt who designed it, the Master Guns (on the right), Sergeant Major (on the left), me, and a little help from a Gunney. So much fun but boy was I hurting the next day!
The Ghan: Month 1 February 9th 2011 First, I have to warn you that this is a long blog entry. This covers the first month of life in Afghanistan, and the current conditions here.
I’ve been here a month (as of Jan 30) and have settled into a routine. Life in the ghan is much as it was in Al Asad last year. There are some key differences, but deployment life is slow and relaxed (for medical, anyways) and I have lots of time to a ... read more
Asia » Afghanistan » South » Helmand 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
When I was active duty Navy, I had many travel adventures. Now that I'm reserves and living the semi-civilian life, I hope to have many more!... full info