June 22, 2006

Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:58:27 AM

I was out yesterday with the Italians, they had an explosive sniffing dog so we discovered some bomb making material, and climbed up a mountain to search a cave for weapons. Today I got to shoot some machine guns and a grenade launcher so it was a great day. They are pairing me up with a new company of Afghans, and a young American for a new weapons company so I am looking forward to. It's actually kind of like a Safari for a year....lol. I get to come home in October for 2 weeks so that is a good thing. Talk to you later.
Brian

Date: Friday, June 23, 2006 4:08:48 AM

Hello, here's some pictures. One is a rocket we recovered, one is bomb making material we found, one is a mud village, and the others are me shooting. The Web Blog moved my address so for those of you who don't have it. (Karen)
Brian Norman

1BN 1BDE
201st ARCAG
Camp Phoenix/Cobra
Afghanistan
APO AE 09320

June 18, 2006

Date: Sunday, June 18, 2006 1:28:04 PM

I have been busy patrolling with the Italian Army and the Afghans. We have gone through some pretty desolate places. I put in a few pictures of some of the kids I gave some water to today, and some British soldiers who tagged along and went with ith us as well. I got a package and some letters today. That was great. Mail is always a plus. I had some lasagna made by Italians at their mess hall and must confess it was the best I have ever had, I returned the favor by giving them some MRE's. ha ha ha My section nabbed 2 suspected Taliban supporters and we turned them over to the Afgan Police. Well, I have to go. I'll write more later.
Brian

June 11, 2006

Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006 1:29:21 PM

It has been yet another very busy day with the ISAF forces. I took my ANA on joint combat patrols with the Italian Army. Turned into a very interesting evening to say the least, and I am sure it will lead to many more patrols soon. I have enclosed a few more pictures as usual. Talk to everyone later.
Brian