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“I used to keep a tally of how many times I’ve been shot at, but I stopped counting after 65”. -Pinson

I was told that if I didn’t get on this Blackhawk that I would be stuck at the KOP for two more weeks.
I grabbed my gear and made my way back to Bagram Air field
via FOB Jalalabad. One of the 11- Bravo mortar guys, Pinson, was on the helicopter headed home to Nashville, TN on leave. He has spent the last 200 days at the KOP and now all he wants to do is go fishing with his father.

Once at Bagram, we head to the PX so he can buy a combat infantry badge . It is a small black pin that is worn just above the name tag on his uniform. Usually they are issued by a commanding officer, but Pinson was told that it’s ok to buy one to pin on his uniform while at home on leave.

I am back at Bagram, safe and sound. Now I will work my way home.

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