Loading the SPG-9, the training is carefully watched over by a member of MPRI. (Photo by G. A. Volb)
Hands-on experience is a must when dealing in lethal weaponry. Select the photo and read the munitions. (Photo by G. A. Volb)
Prepping prior to live fire of the SPG-9. (Photo by G. A. Volb)It should come as no surprise, given Pakistan's inability to control its northwest territory, that things are picking up here in a bad way. Simply put, the Taliban are "sneakin' and creepin'" up on Kabul.
Attacks on coalition forces are taking on a more aggressive posture, closer to Kabul proper and intelligence on surrounding villages tells us Taliban "recon" teams have been spotted on several occasions.
All this points to one obvious change in the environment here, that things are about to get ugly very quickly.
In other "news," the ANA held it's bi-weekly graduation ceremony which is always a treat for me. There's a hope that comes with hundreds of new troops heading out to meet the enemy of democracy.
Back in the states, prior to my arrival here nearly four months ago I was quite the health freak. The same applies here, as much as I can given the local cuisine and limited workout facilities. Anyway, I've reached that point where I nice cold adult beverage would be nice -- quite a few actually. And I'm looking forward to visiting some exotic location in a few weeks.
