28 FEB

Took some pictures today of the snow capped mountains. Went to the gym. Standard day. Platoon should come tomorrow. Miss you all.

-Michael

27 FEB

Hey everyone! My platoon shows up in two days I think. There has been a lot of snow here again. Nothing else going on really!

-Michael

24 FEB

Hey everyone!! So if you have an iPhone or iPad you can FaceTime and iMessage me anytime! Some big events happened today in Afghanistan. Y'all might want to check some of that out. I started setting up my room today. I also sat in on the squadron's weekly update brief today. It was pretty cool to see how proficient the unit we are replacing is. Anywho, it's still pretty cold here. More snow tomorrow apparently.

-Michael

23 FEB

Hello everyone! Hope everyone is having a good weekend! I met the platoon leader I am replacing yesterday. He actually did my training at Fort Benning with me. He is an ROTC grad from Indiana University. We get along really well. Today, we discussed tactics, equipment, vehicles, etc. I got to see where he lives (I am actually staying with him), works, eats, etc. The living conditions here are extremely nice. I am very surpised. They are a lot nicer than the nasty places I had to live in while I was training at Camp Buckner at West Point as a cadet. Not too much to say about the fighting here. Not much happens in winter. My platoon will arrive in about a week. The unit we are replacing is a great unit. They really did a great job the last 9 months and had a very fulfilling deployment. My platoon will arrive in about a week. I was able to meet some Afghan Army Soldiers today. They seem pretty good. There is also a Jordian battalion staying on my FOB as well. It's pretty cool. The mountains are beautiful here. They are snow capped. It reminds me a lot of the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe in Nevada. As always, thank you for all the prayers and support. It is much appreciated and needed.

-Michael

22 FEB

Hi everyone! Sorry it took me awhile!! I arrived into Afghanistan yesterday. I am going through different briefings and will meet up with the guy I am replacing tomorrow! Will write more when I get a computer! The local time is 1:45 on friday

-Michael

17 FEB

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your love and support! I am safe and sound in an Eastern European country! We will be leaving here in a few days. The flight was nice and smooth last night. I slept the whole way. I am with good friends. Once again, I just wanted to thank everyone for your interest, love, prayers, and support for me. I look forward to continue sharing the latest news with all of you!

-Michael

14 FEB

Hello Everyone! I have decided to make a blog for when I am deployed to Logar Province, Afghanistan. I have been blessed with so many great people in my life and I know you all want to know about the deployment so I figure I can just write about it as much as I can.

First, Fb message me if you want my mailing address! My e-mail is lifeeleader07@live.com
I am a Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader for 3rd Platoon, A Troop, 6-8 Cavalry Squadron out of Fort Stewart, GA. E-mail me if you have any questions and I will respond in my future blog entries!