Looking for help for a Deployed Soldier
07-08-2013, 08:02 PM
#92
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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(Note: I appreciate the offers but we have had donations cover the costs, thanks. As I've said before, you have his address earlier in the thread, send him/them something nice. His MAIL service is getting shut down at the end of this month, so hop to it!)
hey folks... i just thought some of you might appreciate seeing inside the other side....
From Kevin:
"Yours truly giving Tommy Taliban an interview
The Afghan Police arrested this guy and 7 of his buddies in some station wagons with AK-47's, PKM machine guns, and RPG's. A couple were even dressed as women for subversive purposes.
Note the lack of interpreter... I've been working on my Pashtu and am able to get name, fathers name, province district & village, and age all on my own to fill out the DNA swabs.
Not pictured: my "guardian angel" with an M4 loaded & round chambered, keeping watch over me."
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From Me: Appreciate what YOUR streets are like....
hey folks... i just thought some of you might appreciate seeing inside the other side....
From Kevin:
"Yours truly giving Tommy Taliban an interview
The Afghan Police arrested this guy and 7 of his buddies in some station wagons with AK-47's, PKM machine guns, and RPG's. A couple were even dressed as women for subversive purposes.
Note the lack of interpreter... I've been working on my Pashtu and am able to get name, fathers name, province district & village, and age all on my own to fill out the DNA swabs.
Not pictured: my "guardian angel" with an M4 loaded & round chambered, keeping watch over me."
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From Me: Appreciate what YOUR streets are like....
07-09-2013, 07:40 PM
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Location: SC
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Oh my Goodness! That child is in a trying place! Everyone pray for all the soldiers safety and that no harm come to them. Steve, I am so glad the machine finally arrived. What a good guy you are for beginning, doing and following up this project for America's finest!!! God bless all...
07-10-2013, 07:22 AM
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Nahh, I'm just a guy helping a friend and student while he is doing a rough part of his job. I remember vividly the loneliness, boredom, and insanity that is the honor of military service.
08-12-2013, 08:13 AM
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Just an update: Kevin is doing fine. He really appreciates the machine.
He sent me this article that was in USA Today about his specific unit and what they are dealing with so I thought I would share a view in to the world these kids are in every day.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...diers/2569625/
He sent me this article that was in USA Today about his specific unit and what they are dealing with so I thought I would share a view in to the world these kids are in every day.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...diers/2569625/
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