Thursday, May 30, 2013

Rambo he is not




Legendary Gun Ship

You may remember this helicopter best for Rambo II or if you are a little older Red Dawn. We had two MI-35's here today for a static display.




Sunday, May 19, 2013

Kabul Trip

More street scenes from today's trip, despite the news earlier this year, operations and trips continue




Saturday, May 18, 2013

NPR stops by our base

First couple of minutes of Renee Montagne piece took place here with the Afghan Commando's that we are partnered with

Friday, May 10, 2013

1/2 Marathon

Great turnout for our 1/2 marathon, very rocky trails, about 1,600' total elevation gain. Lots of tired, sunburned people. Great mix of individuals, civilian contractors, local national translators, and of course soldiers from Canada, US, and UAE. Tough, but fun. It was nice of the sponsors "One America" to provide t-shirts, hats, and finishers medals.



Medical Clinic

Whenever the clinic is open it attracts long lines of women and children. Last week they saw 360 in 4 hours, very hectic.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Rainbow

We have afternoon rain showers almost daily, which means very green hillsides, and occasionally we get a rainbow over the mountains. This is the second time we have had a double rainbow.