Day 87 - 89

Dec 27 - 29. Happy almost New Year to everyone. I got some great pictures from the Bean that I wanted to share with everyone. She is in good spirits and just had a great trip to one of the local schools. I'll publish more when I get the details, but I can tell you she was pumped when we last chatted. I got these pics from Beanie yesterday and probably should have given a little more thought on how to lay them out, but hopefully they’ll provide some semblance of order, but no guarantees. We’ll work from top to bottom.

Here’s the tres amigos (okay dos amigos and uno amiga). Note my lovely bride is in uniform, outside, and with no cover! Man, back in the day . . .

Team DCMA put together gift bags for the local Afghan workers on the base. This is Brian’s container and it was probably the most popular stop on the base for a few short minutes. The guy facing front evidently got a 5-gallon can of stucco for Christmas . . . and he looks pretty happy about it.

Some of the locals that provide critical services (like security) can easily be overlooked. Beanie noticed this security guard observing the gift giving and thought she should share a Christmas package with him. He looks pretty happy to be included though I have a feeling she’s probably not suppose to be climbing the tower.

Nice Black Hawk medivac doing power landing (or it could be a take off, Ken??). Most of the aircraft coming in and out of FOB Fenty are either rotary, UAVs, or prop.

Beanie said the sunsets and sunrises are spectacular, but her camera doesn't really do it justice. Between the mountains, snow, and clouds there are some great vistas.

Apache (with a BlackHawk on the sidelines) brought to you courtesy of the fine people of Boeing, Mesa AZ.

One of the many Chinooks that come in and out of Fenty. Beanie thought it was a good picture that captured the everyday events are going on everyday and far away of which most of us are completely unaware.

Ah yes, evidence of the infamous Christmas Eve bon fires. I guess they did this for several nights. The temps were cool, but not cold - just right for a cup of hot chocolate and an infrared signature that can be seen for miles around!!

Beanie's work place palace. How can anyone be that tidy in a combat zone!! Dad, see the picture on the shelf near the light?? You can see Beanie makes good use of the cards and stuff you have been sending. Poodle, check out the tea pot lower left. It’s a beauty!!!!