The Last Journey
September 12, 13 and 14, 2010
#37 COP Turbett
12th…Day
after 9/11, spent time writing and putting audios and photos together. Took shower, washed clothes, got all
organized. Went for walk in bazaar and got hit by rock in the head. Looked around and felt the anger from the
crowd. I was angry after that incident.
Spent time that evening talking with Capt Zepeda and Tim Ohanolon of DOD
about Gen. Maddis and Marjah, etc.
13th…All
day air was red. The guys here called it
a snow day. That being a day off. Called Candi this day. Basically vegged out all day long. However, was asked to take photos at bazaar
for Lt. Boyle and did accomplish and give to him end product.
14th…Had
breakfast with Capt. Zepeda and discovered that today would be the push to
clear out the area called Sistani, in the western part of the AO where
elections are supposed to be held, maybe.
Geared up and prepared for that and rested up as long as possible. Was given a new set of cammies by gunny. Will spend maybe two days out there, will
plan to come back with the CO if possible. Took photos of school kids exiting
the tents as requested by Lt. Boyle.
September
12th was the slow day. September 13th the air was what is
called “red” meaning helicopters can not fly so no missions are
done due to no medevac support.
September 14th was the day to rest for a later in the
afternoon departure out to patrol base Chosin, where 1st platoon is
to do the mission to Sistani the next day.
End
for now.
Jim
Spiri