I'm spending a few days out at our Forward Operating Base (FOB), an "austere" combat outpost in the middle of the fight, as opposed to Bagram, a small city of a logistics hub insulated behind several layers of security in a relatively secure valley.
So, here I am, in the fight (figuratively), in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by mud and sandbags, but the Internet here is better than Bagram. Is it me, or is that just weird?
There's also a pizza place that charges in euros. Pretty French nurses. Afghan Army soldiers. An Afghan restaurant run by a guy called Jellybean. Co-ed bathrooms. A bar. A french chow-hall that offers single-serving fancy cheese at every meal. (Last night I had a mini-brie and a blue cheese wedge. The french guy next to me snorted "Pasteurized!") WWII this ain't.
The really mind-blowing part is that this is the same base that recently launched a significant offensive in a nearby valley. Before a background of nurses and pizza and Internet and booze, people are still fighting and dying here. I cant think about it too hard, or else it just makes my head spin.
34 comments:
Great to read your latest blog. I'm not sure if I should feel more nervous or less nervous knowing that you are at an FOB, and not at your home base in Bagram. Regardless,I always think about (and worry about) you.
Stay well and safe.
Mama Limes in GV
I agree with the previous post, I never can really tell how safe you are from your blog posts. I'm sure that's intentional, but I am glad to hear that you have some simple pleasures around you despite the severity of things. Keeping you in my thoughts. Christine
Felipe, I read about your work in the Williams class notes and wanted to thank you deeply for all that you are doing in service of the world. Your heart and humor shine through all of your postings. I hope that you continue to stay as safe as possible.
Happy Easter... thinking of you. Liz Willmott
Hey Felipe, It's been a long time and I was appeased to see that you're doing well, albeit deployed... but well! I wasn't sure what you were up to but see through your posts that you are not without purpose. God bless you and I hope to hear more from you.
Your AMIGA,
Ceci Marquez
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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