The Back Half

Today was a pretty typical day. We went over to the MOI and talked to the Biometrics director. The internet was down in the office most of the afternoon. There is a conference going on next week so most of the city is shutting down in case the taliban try something. However they weren't very successful attacking the peace Jirga.

Some of my team may go to Herat and Mez next week to investigate setting up the new Biometrics collection sites. That reminded how nice the airport in Mez is and Camp Marmal in general. This terminal is the first building you enter there:



It's so nice compared to any of the other bases I've been to here. I wish I could take my 4-day R&R there. But McCrystal canceled that for everyone. Well, he didn't cancel it. He said we can take it in our rooms. Wow - thanks.

I suppose I'll work contract issues for the next few days. They are minor issues, but with 15 contracts and a broken finance office at Eggers, the problems take a while to fix.

My roommate left today. So switched to the back of the conex. It's a great improvement. Much more privacy back here.