Tuesday, July 1, 2014

I remember 26 June 2014

  • I remember hearing my first sergeant tell our company that we were deploying to Afghanistan.
  • I remember stepping off the plane on to Kandahar airfield, Afghanistan.
  • I remember my first mission through Kandahar City.
  • I remember being shot at by a Taliban sniper.
  • I remember explosions
  • I remember the distinct smell of the local Afgans trucks.
  • I remember the smell of freshly fires five point five six NATO rounds.
  • I remember the rocket attack alarm sounding off
  • I remember coming home
  • I remember wanting to go back
  • I remember hearing that my friend was killed.

2 comments:

  1. I'm sorry this exercise brought up such traumatic, sad memories. In this class, you'll be able to write about what you want, so if the assignment I give isn't working, just go ahead and choose your own topic.

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  2. The assignment was fine. I think writing about my experiences in Afghanistan helps me cope with my memories. Thank you for your concern.

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