I've been here at Kandahar Air Field (KAF) for a few days now and in reality have very little new to share. Things here at KAF just aren't that exciting. Everything is crowded, with transients making up a great deal of the people here. The gym is busy, the USO is full, and the lines at the Dining Facilities (DFACs) are long. But it is extremely safe here. There have only been a few random rocket attacks all year, and only three small arms attacks. So no need to worry. We've been going through the standard training to finally get out to our units, and the first of us to head out leaves tomorrow.
I still have almost another week here and until Saturday I basically don't have anything to do. I'm not exactly sure what the course I have to take is all about, but they only do it once a week so I have to wait until it starts again. And I don't know how long it is either.
I'm probably going to get a platoon pretty quickly, and I'm really excited about it. I will more than likely be out on my own on a small base with little more than my platoon and some Afghan National Army guys with me. But, that could all change when I finally get up to my unit. We are based here on the western end of Kandahar province, near Helmand. Good news: I won't be going up and down mountains all the time.
When I find out more or have something new to write about I will do so.
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