Thursday, August 20, 2009
Yes, I'm in Afghanistan
And yes, it's been a long time since I've last posted, but what can I say... I've been busy. I'm currently deployed in Kabul, working for the US Army, and life couldn't be more crazy/intersting since my arrival last week. I'll be here for a while, so stay tuned for more posts.
Until then, the internet has been hard to access due to the elections taking place today. We're all keeping our fingers crossed that all goes well and that the Afghans are able to vote peacefully and safely.
So, wish them luck, us luck, and hope for the best for me. Being directly attached to the Army is going to be very interesting.
Either way, it's good to be back in the saddle on this blog.
Cheers!
El Capitan
(Yes, I recently promoted to Major, but El Capitan has always represented something other than my rank, so it stays for now.)
posted by El Capitan at 3:49 AM
15 Comments:
said...
Well, HEY! So glad to hear from you & shocked as all get-out to hear your location. You know that you're wished all the best & that you'll stay in our thoughts & prayers.
Hugs,
M*A said...
Everything Katy said!
11:05 PM
Lindsay said...
Dude! Congrats on the promotion, and good to see you blogging again...looking forward to your posts from Afghanistan. Like the new header, too.
(BTW, if you are ever at FOB Mehtar Lam and run across an army sergeant who shares my last name, that is my cousin :) )
Mrs G said...
Glad to see you blogging again. Being Air Force attached to the Army "is" interesting.
Best of Luck and stay safe.
Healey said...
Here's wishing you luck and safety from a stranger in MD. Be well.
5:39 PM said...
Hope all is going well with you. Would be nice to get just a word or two from you... ;-)
11:35 AM Unknown said...
Tony, I just learned you were in Afganistan. I'm shocked. please e-mail me so I can write you.
Love U aunt Janet
Unknown said...
Here’s an amazing video with Doris Kearns Goodwin discussing The Monuments Men, a new book about a small group of unknown heroes, men and women, who volunteered to save the cultural treasures of western civilization from the Nazi’s during WWII. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/vp/33411966#33411966
Many of the Monuments Men had established careers and families, yet they volunteered to serve a purpose greater than themselves. This is the first and only time in history; our military formed a special division dedicated to saving the cultural treasures of our civilization. Unfortunately, by this story being so relatively unknown, our military today has made no effort towards saving the cultural treasures in the Middle East. It is our mission to change that. Book Page writes, “an account that moves like a Hollywood action adventure…there are heroes to root for, villains to hiss at and an increasingly pressing race against time…Whether you’re a fan of art, military history or stories of real-life heroes, The Monuments Men is a treasure worth the hunt”. As we approach Veteran’s Day (November 11, a Wednesday), I hope your blog will profile these great heroes of civilization and share their story with your readers and supporters.
Thank You,
Robert M. Edsel
www.monumentsmen.com
Lindsay said...
Tony, happy Thanksgiving! Post an update when you get a chance :)
7:54 PM Allison said...
I haven't heard from you in a very long time. If you find time email me at allieiniraq at gmail.
I hope you're well.
said...
Hoping you had a safe, quiet, Merry Christmas and you have a Happy New Year.
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4:24 AM Unknown said...
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Chelsea
Please reply to ctravers@caremeridian.com
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