FOB Smart at 1600 - Tuesday
June 21st has been a good day thus far. I had a few projects to observe outside the wire this morning during which we had a few "exciting" moments. Think loud noises both distant and far! Remaining alert in all situations is paramount for a successful mission and planning for contingencies is obviously inherent to each mission. Let me tell you, I seem to be hypersensitive at times nowadays.
The progress on the projects we observed today was as anticipated and, as usual, not without opportunities for improvement. Concrete mix designs are a significant source of frustration at times and not because we do not provide them; rather, because many people here cannot read or are set in their ways - or both! Progress will continue to improve during my tenure, I am certain, and I look forward to the completion of the projects I am currently working. These include schools, clinics, expansions of the FOB, the local hospital, office buildings, walls, roads and repairing blast-damaged roads, bridges, etc. What more could I ask for at this point? Contingency construction is very interesting, enlightening, and consuming - for me at least.
The transition from old to new PRT team here at FOB Smart is in full swing. The new personnel are equally interesting and I look forward to getting to know them during their tenure here. We have an awards ceremony for outgoing personnel.
Other than that, my day has been normal and without major incident. I am safe and content here in my quarters, my three offices, and with my fellow PRT team. I plan to run again this evening. I plan to be healthy!
143, K&K.
Good night and good day.
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