16 December 2009

Long Overdue Update

I have been extremely busy for the past 30 days. The command I am attached to has been transformed under NATO command, under the NATO Flag. It has been a learning experience for everyone. I've said farewell to some of my troops as they head back to the states, and welcomed and trained their reliefs. I was able to get some face-time on the Today show and I got to watch Navy Beat Army at 3:30am...overall it has been a great month.

Over Thanksgiving, I was sent out into the field on a mission with the ANA (Afghan National Army). It was unbelievably crazy and in a morbidly sick way, unbelievably fun...For my family and friends, I'll be happy to share the story over a pint of stout or a cold IPA when I return. It's just not cleared for this forum.




I haven't had as much time to work the VCR missions as I would like, but there are troops working the COIN side of the house everyday and we still need your help.



Remember to send your donations to:

Chaplain's Office
VCR
CSTC-A, Pool House
APO, AE 09356

Until next time: Keep your eye on a shipmate, head on a swivel and stand by to Give'em Hell! Hooah!...and Happy Festus.

3 comments:

Bookworm said...

It sounds as if every interaction with the Afghan troops is an adventure in itself.

Thank you for your service -- and have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Anonymous said...

We're thinking of you. Have as merry a Christmas as you can and we'll see you next year.

From the NOTU Ya Yas

Greyhawk said...

Wishing you a safe, quiet, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 
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