6/25/2010
Yesterday we dug more line. But to get to our starting point we had to hike an hour up hill. Honestly that hike was the hardest part of the day. The hill was at least a 100% grade (45 degree angle). We swamped out about an 80 foot path, and dug our line straight down the hill.
6/26/2010
Yesterday we swamped more. By the end of the day not only did my feet hurt and my back and shoulders ache, but I also felt like I’d had an arm workout. After dinner Jessica asked us if we’d be willing to stay if the crew got extended. We all said yes, but secretly I hope we get demobed and can go home.
6/27/2010
Yesterday we cut more trees and moved more sticks. We were pretty tired from the fire. The day went by ridiculously fast. I totally kicked butt when swamping. I hope that keeps up.
6/29/2010
Today we are demobing from the Medano fire and headed back to Canon, then Lake George. Our 2 week deployment is over!
Yesterday we did more swamping (glorified stick moving). However while working we got to see a helitorch do a burnout. A helicopter, carrying a flamethrower lit a mountain on FIRE! It was awesome! The line we’ve been cutting all week set the parameters for the land to be burned and by dropping fire they were able to speed up the process before the fire spread there by itself. It was totally amazing!
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So the skinny on whats going on. Still doing supply distribution (known as Distro) and apparently we take the most contact of any unit. Though not to worry we are in a vehicle that is just short of a Tank and mor versatile...its awesome I have a nice comfy seat and airconditioning. The trips do suck as I have to be awake with the other guys in the truck even if we do a 48 hour mission. So far so good tho, no casualties! Yesterday we did hear of a COP coming under fire and were itching to assist with heavy support (which addmittedly their command at the COP said they could really have used as we were the closest force) unfortunately our "command" told us to sit tight. That was my buddy out their getting fired on by an RPG if it wasn't for the bravery of a quick thinking and clear headed Afghan Nation Army service member, the situation might have much worse. Anyway that's pretty much it.
Other than that I have been doing really well out here. I mean it sucks but it is also fun and the guys leaving here left me with a honest to god spring mattress for my cot a fan and a slew of minor electronic stuff and a fold way seat and stool. It sucks because every minute of the day I am having to do something involving my job...it never ends...but therein lies the cool thing aobut it because I have been blurring the days...I barely remember what day it is...and if I didn't have to call in my morphine every week and fill out a medic report I don't think I would.
I love you sooo much and miss you greatly.
Can't wait to snuggle you!
Muuuuuuaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!
Love
Ryan