It is now Wed. 25th of Feb. We arrived yesterday, at the gaining unit. They were very happy to finally see us. I met with the SGM and am going to meet with the COL to day. I took part in a meeting with the Afghan National Army this morning. We did an introduction session. I and a small group of NCO's met with the Afghan SGM and 1SG's and some platoon SGTs. We, through an interpreter, talked about our plans to make this region safer for everyone living here.
I left there this morning with a warm and fuzzy feeling deep down inside. I like what I heard, both from my SGM and their SGM. I think we are off to great start. My team and I are going to be going through some training that is pertinent to this specific area, and then we are going to move to our mission site. I look forward to finally starting our mission.
The down side to this is that there are only 3 computers here at the MWR. That is for the entire camp. Not a good ration, at least not as good as the previous 3 places I have been. This means that I will not be writing as often, but, I will write as time permits. This area is also a little more strict on outside communications. It appears that some of the soldiers were posting on-line, some pictures that were considered sensitive, and the commander took away all the local cell phones and wireless Internet from the soldiers for security reasons. That is why I have been, and will continue to be, somewhat vague as to what exactly is happening.
Well, my time is up on the computers. I will write again as time permits.
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It's good to just know you are safe...don't worry about details. OPSEC and PERSEC are paramount in your situation -- we'll hear all about that when you get home. :o) Stay safe (and try to stay warm).
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