A note from the field...
Afghanistan is a challenging environment. The conditions are harsh and primative. There exists a very fine line between modern living and tribal nomadic life.
The blog entries over the past few weeks have been minimal. There are many more stories still to come. As I have moved about the country over the past few weeks, I have been faced with a variety of challenges, all of which take time to resolve. I have not stopped writing or composing video stories. The key has been timing, and the challenges of connectivity.
The one thing that remains constant are the soldiers. They continue to demonstrate a selfless committment to their jobs inspite of the personal challenges they confront. Not every soldier is in combat, but every soldier has an important job in the total operation. As I have said before, every soldier that is here is a hero.
My stories will continue. But for now, I just got the call and I'm on the move again. Thanks for continuing to read along.
Comments
I really think you're doing a great job, and making a difference for the people back home. There are a lot of people who'd like to know more about the conflict and rebuilding in Afghanistan, but there isn't usually much news coverage. I may have mentionned this before, but your work reminds me a lot of Michael Yon, who has a very strong military blogging community. If you'd care to, perhaps you might check them out?
-Cheers, and best of luck.
Posted by: Geoff Chang | September 6, 2006 4:09 PM
My son is in the royal engineer commandos and will be sent to Helmand in a few months time. He is 20 years old. He is upset that he hasn't already gone with his mates yet, he has to go to africa first to do more training. I desperately need to keep 'up to date' with the situation over there.
Posted by: julie roberts | September 7, 2006 2:46 AM
Dear Scott I want you to know that your in my prayers daily as all our soilders are. I am the Mother of Sgt James there in Afghanistan. You wrote a story on him when he was in Mississippi. I so want to thank you for all the information that you send home. I am pleased to read all of your reports. Thanking you one again.Sincerely,
A very proud mother Donna Mae Peters.
Posted by: Donna Mae Peters | September 15, 2006 8:26 PM
hello scott ; I hope things are going well for you and the guys up there , if you run across Jason H. , tell him hello from mom and i will be praying for all of you guys . I would also like to Thank You Scott for letting us really know what is going on , without YOU we wouldn't have a clue ! Take Care,Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Brooks | September 18, 2006 12:48 PM