This is just a post of pics with some minor explanations. Let me know if you have any questions.
WB-57 owned by NASA. We share our ramp with them, they do science projects like death rays and itchy lasers. Not really...I hope. I might be in trouble.
Afghan Air Force helicopters. Eventually our side of the base will be all Afghanis and we will be on the other side of base.
A village in Afghanistan as seen from the air. I would say zoom in but this is pretty much how it looks. It is shocking how desolate this country is. Only while up north over Jalalabad or Kabul do you really see cultural lighting.
A mountain range in the western part of AFG. The terrain is very similar flying out at Nellis in Las Vegas. Seriously it looks like Utah or Nevada out here. That is where the similarity ends.
View from the HUD, not very exciting but kind of cool.
HUD at night.
Lots of airplanes here, some don't even have people in them. Don't even ask how that works.
Raise your hand if you thank God every day your aren't "flying" one of these. That being said they do kill lots of bad guys.
Thats all for now, Cheers
Beast
Hey Dude- Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say hi and that i'm enjoying the blog updates - always curious about what it is like over there and now I know someone who is in "it". What is the housing and food like?
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy the writing style, witty and to the point. The word choice is excellent, much like a John Mayer song.
We had a good time when Hurricane Hazeltine came to town...lots of laughs and some good memories.
I appreciate what you are doing.
Stay Thirsty my friend, stay thirsty
Just stumbled upon this insightful read this evening. I'm thoroughly entertained with your vocabulary choice, as always.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to follow you on your journey and get updates to know how you're doing in a world so far away.
We think about you all the time and I'll be watching for your updates!!
Take care of yourself my friend, and thank you for what you are doing.
By the way, cool pix!!! thx 4 sharing
Nice, Hunter S Thomson would be proud. Only have 2 questions: 1) where can I get a HUD for my motorcycle and 2) Can I borrow some John Tesh from you?
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