FOB Smart at 2230 - Saturday
Quiet – it has been a quiet day for FOB Smart. Quiet – it has also been a night for FOB Smart. The unrest from yesterday quelled, we attempt to resume our normal operations… whatever such may be for us here in Qalat at the FOB.
Tragedy struck the United States earlier today. As most of you now know from American news, the Taliban has claimed that its fighters ambushed US and ISAF troops after learning of pending night operation to root out Taliban in the district. The downing and loss of life occurred in the Tangi valley of Wardak Province, where Taliban insurgents are extremely active. This is the single-largest loss of U.S. military troops in one incident during the entire war here in Afghanistan. Thirty-one U.S. and seven Afghans killed. Most of the U.S. casualties are thought to have been Navy SEAL Team 6. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the sons, daughters, wives, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, family members, and friends of those who gave their lives so that the people of Afghanistan might know freedom and peace.
I am up early tomorrow. I am tired.
143, K&K.
Good night and good day.
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