Thursday, 01 July

Bagram, TF Guardian - 2:30PM Local time

This is a prisoner detention unit, guarding the local element as they're captured throughout the countryside. We had the opportunity to speak to the unit, not the prisoners in an enclosed room, 2nd floor, no AC and no fans, it being about 98F outside - not sure how much weight we lost in those 45 minutes but Gary was right on target! Again the troops really appreciated our coming and to relay 'that message' from all of you.

Bagram, TF 325 Medical F force - 7PM Local time

This is a level III medical field facility, that's one level below your local hospital's capability. The whole facility is under tent, well equipped and staffed by about 100 troops. They see about 3000 patients every month! We stood before 25% of that contingent, 25 troops and Gary was fantastic! We later were invited back by the unit's commander for a walk through, seeing the staff in action and visiting with the patients, several of which were locals, i.e. four of which were injured in that bus bombing last week, seeing them brought us close to tears. It's amazing what our forces our providing for these people and the appreciation they are reflecting back to our troops by their families. Pray for these troops, they're right on the front line, 24/7 with limited resources.