We all gathered in a circle and placed our hands on top of each as the customary prayer was recited. We also repeated our motivational chant and then jumped into our armored vehicles. We would cover a lot of ground today, so it was going to be tasking on the drivers. Our first stop was [...]
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From SMSgt Rex Temple’s wife Liisa: Rex and I both have received multiple requests for his mailing address in Afghanistan for care packages. Unfortunately he is not allowed to release it to the public due to security reasons. However, thanks to Rex’s Twitter friend and supporter Molly (@ http://twitter.com/N4MAdoptASailor ) here is a link to [...]
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This morning was a productive mentoring session with my ANA SGM. We delved into the problems causing the greatest unease for his soldiers. Receiving combat boots made with second-rate quality was a concern. The boot contract is local, but I surmise they are manufactured in another country. Using my translator, I explained about contracting and [...]
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Today was Jumaa so most everyone was on camp. I took advantage of the down time to clean my weapons. Although I haven’t fired a single shot since Fort Riley, both my M-4 rifle and M-9 pistol has accumulated dust. The enveloping dust is finer than talcum powder and coats everything with a minute thickness. [...]
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Here’s today’s interview on WUSF Radio 89.7 FM in Tampa, FL News interview with Bobbie O\’Brien-WUSF Radio 5-29-09
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From Liisa, SMSgt Temple’s wife: Here’s link to Rex’s first guest column in his hometown newspaper: Daily American Guest Column 5-29-09
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“Roll Out!” was the command as it crackled across the radio network. Our destination would be a remote Combat Operating Post (COP) in the Uzbin valley. We would have to navigate the J-Bad Pass and then maneuver winding switchbacks. At least this portion would be on hardball. We threaded the Pass and drove through several [...]
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Houston Chronicle: Air Force officer from A&M dies in Afghanistan DVIDS: Tribute to Senior Airman Ashton Goodman
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It started out for what seemed would be a great day for a convoy mission. The heavy-armored beasts (HMMVW) were loaded with our overnight packs; guns mounted accompanied by a ton of ammunition, radios checked, plenty of water and MREs to feast on. The convoy commander gave the mission brief and we rolled out of [...]
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