08 March 2007

Entrenched

I have had several days to delve into the daily patrol and explosive ordnance reports. There is so much the public doesn't know as far as the magnitude of IED's exploded and/or cleared along the main supply routes. We have immediate feedback on the wounded and casualties. I have also been privy to sniper reports and captured insurgent sniper video. It took a long time to fight back the urge to vomit. This is a forsaken place.


Walking back to work from lunch today I saw black smoke billowing from an IED just outside the compound. The helos were obviously called to med evac an unfortunate soul. Pictures below: (click on the picture to enlarge)






I am busy each day with meetings and introducing myself to folks in the many organizations dealing with countering IED's. Andy and I are continuing our Body For Wife program by working out first thing before breakfast and then returning to the gym in the afternoon to exercise on the ellyptical trainer or treadmill. We have recently invested in wireless internet for our trailer and found out last nifght we have the capability for web cam.



Here's a happy snap from a couple days ago of the full moon.

2 comments:

JJ's said...

Mark,
As gramps would say, I don't like the sound of that. Always, always choose the safe option. We love you and want you home. "Way" (as Nikolase says) more prayers are coming your direction, for all your team.
Loveyou,
JJ's

braindmp said...

Sir (Mark :-)),

Thank you for sharing portions of your tour with us. Have you considered a book deal?

Be safe.

MSgt Ebaugh