FOB Smart at 0730
This day, for me, began with a foot patrol out into the city. We needed to look at damage to roads, progress on walls and buildings, and along the way to say hello to our neighbors and friends. I enjoy these morning walks with my many pounds of "battle rattle" less the weapons, since I am a non-combatant, of course. Walking so early allows a little more freedom of movement, what with the streets mainly filled with children on their way to school and local shopkeepers and construction workers gearing up for their long day ahead.
The group I travel with now includes some of the outgoing and some of the incoming PRT team. The mix is healthy and full of characters here and there. I cannot stop writing about how proud I am of them and their accomplishments. This next team seems to be picking up speed in terms of familiarity and staying on point with the critical tasks - security, security, security. I feel safe at all times when I am with them.
I have another project to look at later that requires a "short" drive, in terms of distance, but a little longer in terms of getting the convoy to the final destination. We are building medical clinics and schools everywhere in Zabul Province. So today, I get to look at an ongoing clinic construction project. This should be a good mission. Well, they are all actually.
I presume most of you are winding down your Tuesday with a little dinner and relaxation. Sweet dreams to all and sleep well.
143, K&K.
Good night and good day.
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