Friday, September 3, 2010

Chief's Visit to Shank Area Office

WOW! I'm really far behind on getting blogs out there. . . Since these photos were already loaded into the system, I figured I would post this blog officially.



Dani and the Chief of Engineers, Lieutenant General Van Antwerp.



Lt. Gen. Van Antwerp during our flight. So calm and relaxed.


During our trip we had an amazing lunch at one of the contractor's camps.


Focused.

The flight - the Contractor gave COL Magness a cloak. Thought I'd try it on over the body armor :-)

The feast!

COL Magness and the contractor - notice the cloak!

New offices at FOB Shank. Luxury!


Great ceremony to dedicate the new FOB Shank USACE facilities, but also to present the medals (including the purple heart) to several soldiers.


Presentation of Fleur de Lis to USACE NCO!


Purple Heart recipients.


Convoy brief by USACE's very own Force Pro.

Flight brief - fully geared.

The bosses!


About to land - and away we go!


Views of Kabul city.


National Police Training Center - Flagship project for ANP.
Here I am briefing the NPTC project layout, success and challenges.


VIPs in route - once again, chatting with LTG Van Antwerp.

Green valleys! The patchwork is beautiful from the air.


Successful day!
COL M and Dani