Afghanistan su(ks

[goathead]

it's not to much fun, to cold, mountins are to big, somone always trying to kill you, AND THER IS NO BK

BUT WITH A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS
if only i could tell some of our storys its like a movie

[speeedracerr]

Be safe out there!!! and most of all... just know that we are all grateful for your service and always praying for yours and everyone's safety in the middle east.

[goathead]

Be safe out there!!! and most of all... just know that we are all grateful for your service and always praying for yours and everyone's safety in the middle east.

thank you

[HUTCH 7.62]

But Obama said Afghasnistand was the land of chocolate rivers and candycane forests. LOL..............................




just kidding. be safe out there -Hutch

[ChrisO]

Goathead what MOS are you? Is it that bad out in Afghanistan? Not trying to sound dumb I'm really just wondering as I have no knowledge of it. I had buddies that served but mostly in Iraq and said it was not AS bad as people make it seem.

[ojisan]

Afghanistan may suck, but you don't!
Thanx for going. : ))
Keep us posted as to what is going on.
And remember:

[rct442]

What's the availability like for receiving mail/packages, surfing the internet & making phone calls?

I may have some other questions regarding cousin deploying to Afghanistan.

Thread here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=264195

[goathead]

Goathead what MOS are you? Is it that bad out in Afghanistan? Not trying to sound dumb I'm really just wondering as I have no knowledge of it. I had buddies that served but mostly in Iraq and said it was not AS bad as people make it seem.

im in the 2nd or 1st worst area over here,the same area where 1 of the MOH fights was, and where the seal that fell out of the chopper area, only if i could tell you more and blow your mind how much fighting there is

[steel-cut]

Godspeed and praying for your safe return.

[goathead]

Goathead what MOS are you? Is it that bad out in Afghanistan? Not trying to sound dumb I'm really just wondering as I have no knowledge of it. I had buddies that served but mostly in Iraq and said it was not AS bad as people make it seem.

not true i was oif 2 just after oif 1 ended than is was bad too, this has pass that

[goathead]

What's the availability like for receiving mail/packages, surfing the internet & making phone calls?

I may have some other questions regarding cousin deploying to Afghanistan.

Thread here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=264195

cell phones are the best way, mails long or sometimes delyed, the net is all over not a issue

[Rem1492]

It sucks. No candy canes or chocolate rivers

BUT, the night sky is darker than you have ever seen. With few lights and electricity the only things your NVGs can pick up are random small fires or ever present thunderstorms.
You can see stars you've never seen, and with NVGs you can see satellites, nebulas and things from your 5-10,000ft vantage point. Take it all in.

Here is one shot I took, small res but you can see the stars in the sky against the pitch black mountain tops. The photo makes it look bright but it was a 15sec exposure, in reality, it was so dark you could barely see.

Stay safe.

[PatriotnMore]

Let me add, thanks for your service. Please stay focused, take care of yourself and your buddies. I know it seems like a long time, but you will be home soon.

[Rem1492]

Maybe goathead can post a photo of his mountains, I have an idea where he is.
I think there would be a few places to ski from, but there are few trees and suitable geo features. Who knows, maybe after clearing the millions of mines they can turn it into an Xtreme sports area.

In the north there are nice peaks, if going straight down is your style. The south is pretty flat with spires like Utah or Nevada.

Here is one north of Bagram, 17K ft. There were a few instances of a SAM shot from mountains this high, whoever that mofo was, he must have been real cold! We'd fly right down it almost snowboarding the plane along its countour to take advantage of the slipstream.


in the east the peaks are lower but dont get much snow, here are some in the background.

[goathead]

Let me add, thanks for your service. Please stay focused, take care of yourself and your buddies. I know it seems like a long time, but you will be home soon.

focus is not a issue when you get like a hunderd rocks throw at you
but thank you for your support