Today I am headed out with the . 554th MP Co based in Stuttgart, Germany, along with members of the . 10th mtn division, 3/71 CAV The mission is to Recon a trail that leads to the village of Kamdesh. We head out in Humvees, dismount and head up the mountain. It reminds me of hiking in the Grand Canyon, only with guns. After we hike for a couple of hours we return to the Humvees.
On the way back to base we stop and cross the river to talk to some locals about Taliban operating in the valley.
Most Army units operate with “Terps”, interpreters that are either local or brought in from the US. Kamdesh has about 10 terps. Above is a picture of “Bob”, a terp who is risking his life simply by working with the Americans.
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