Ukraine, Friday, January 11, 2008: Three hour flight to Kiev: I have an early start and am introduced to the… Read more The Shoebox Diaries: Day Two
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The Shoebox Diaries: Day One
UK, Thursday, January 10, 2008: I got back from Afghanistan on New Year’s Eve 2007 and spent most of the… Read more The Shoebox Diaries: Day One
The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Three
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Thursday, May 7, 2009 I got up at 3am and it is an early start today because… Read more The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Three
The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Two
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 I slept okay considering there was a very noisy heater and the fact… Read more The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Two
The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day One
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Tuesday, May 5, 2009: It would appear I did things the wrong way around by covering pre-deployment… Read more The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day One
The Afghan Diaries: Days 17 and 18
Sunday December 30 There is no running water this morning because the pipes have frozen. We visit the vehicle graveyard… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Days 17 and 18
The Afghan Diaries: Day 16
Saturday December 29 Heading home I hear of a helicopter flight to Kandahar this morning and quickly grab all my… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day 16
The Afghan Diaries: Day 15
Friday December 28 It is a bit warmer today but I still slept with lots of layers on last night… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day 15
The Afghan Diaries: Day 14
Thursday December 27 FOB Edinburgh I wake up freezing and I must have lain on several stones because I am… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day 14
The Afghan Diaries: Day 13
Wednesday December 26 Boxing Day in Musa Qala There is lots of activity because General Page is visiting Musa Qala.… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day 13