Red Sky at Night
June 12th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Late night helo flights for the LZ at FOB Lagman.
Illumination
June 9th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
The mortar team at FOB Lagman mid-launch – sending multiple 120mm illumination rounds up at timed intervals.
The Ceremony
June 1st, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Members of RCP 6, 951st Engineer Co., 276th EN BN receive their combat action badge for enemy engagement this past February – they were attacked while doing their daily mission – route clearing with special MRAPs – going on along Highway One and its offshoots to detect, and more, often get hit by, IEDs.
The phone call home
May 31st, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Staff Sgt. Levar Francois, newly stationed at Qalat, spends some time talking to wife before dinner at FOB Lagman.
The Refueler
May 23rd, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Pfc. Andrew Petrossian, 20, from Los Angeles, Ca., a refueler with 282nd Aviation Company at FOB Lagman, watches two medical evac Blackhawks take off at sunset. “It’s awesome,” he said. “This is my first month of twelve, and sometimes it’s even kinda beautiful and peaceful out here. Sure, it’s tiring to work in the sun all day, but you have a real sense of accomplishment – and it’s cool to be able to work in aviation.”
“It’s Not Uncommon”
May 22nd, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Siad Alam, 9, after surgery at FOB Lagman to remove his gallbladder, repair his intestine, and fix two broken fingers after playing with unexploded ordnance this morning. His father – who brought him to FOB Baylough to get medical help – wasn’t sure about the nature of the incident. The kids found something near a fence while tending a herd – but the other child, a young girl, was killed in the explosion. The surgeons said, “it’s not uncommon to have children in here injured like this – we just had two in the day before.”
Limited Resources
May 14th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Helicopters are seriously needed out this way – break-downs, rerouting, and general lack of numbers complicate getting anything done, sometimes for days – which is a big problem when you factor in that not every base can be supplied from the ground, or if you are trying to get medical attention. So don’t drop the milk, or get shot.
EOD Team Prepares to Leave Base
May 14th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Yes, they are playing “No More Tears” by Ozzy inside the vehicle.
Don’t Forget the Bottle of Water to Brush Your Teeth
May 14th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
The showers are really fantastic, but don’t drink the water. Our cipro stash has already been significantly reduced on this trip.
