I and a small contingent of soldiers spent a little more than a week at Bagram preparing our containers for shipment. We had the pleasure of working with our Michigan counter parts (who despite their state - are fantastic people). It was a productive trip and a great change of scenery.
The chow at Bagram is phenomenal, with options and not mention a Pizza Hut of which I ate three times. Many of the soldiers up there are into a "cross-fit" work out program, so I joined in doing that while I was up there, it was fun and challenging.
The wind at Bagram is amazing - constantly blowing, 35 knots is nothing to them and for month after month - unrelenting. All I could think about was windmills, though I saw none.
In some strange and fascinating coincidence my brother flew into Bagram while I was up there and we met up (There may have been a little planning on my part as to when we needed to be at Bagram, but hey, it all worked out). To the amazement of both of us, his company ended up sending him to a site at Salerno - so we get to hang out for a couple months before I leave.
When my brother saw me, he said I look famished and need to put on some weight before returning home - I thought that was great reason to eat an entire bag of chips and salsa that my grandparents in law had sent me (Thanks G & P!). I also ate some choice delicacies my friend T sent me (Thanks T!), and some cookies my Mom and E sent me (Thank Ma and E!).
The day crew guys decided to build an overhang for the porch - this is them taking a pause from building for a cold NA beer.
The mostly finished overhang - I installed some mood lighting later that week.
Mr. S and Mr. M pose for a photo.
This is on our trip up to Bagram. Mr B on the left and Mr E on the right were great help.
Getting containers inspected by customs to make sure we are not smuggling heroine, people or exotic monkey furs....A lot of work, but well worth it.
Mr Bro and I at Bagram. We are sending the flag to our folks.
Please pray the month of September goes by at ludicrous speed. Please pray that all the logistics that need to happen do so in a timely and organized manner. Thanks for all the care packages!
See you all soon!