[Heie]

CONTENT REMOVED

Not anymore

Alex Jansen Photography | Afghan Deployment Series, Update Five

A link to the index of the published updates (as they are being re-uploaded in sequential order) can be found at the above update.

-Heie

I won't be making any other "bumps" to this thread, I just wanted to update the initial post and let those who were subscribed to this be made aware.

---

Last edited by Heie; 04-06-2015 at 05:06 AM. Reason: And we're back ;)

[chiem]

Good stuff. Your update #4 link is actually pointing to update #3.

[pickles]

Brilliant images & post.
Have you caught up with any Aussies?
Thanks, from Aus, and keep safe.
Pickles.

[Fries]

I've just read al the five updates you provided. Fascinating stuff. The 4'th update can be found here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/180463-update-number-fou...eployment.html. I still regret the fact that I didn't shoot with a DSLR during a very short (press) visit to Kabul. The mountain country is beautiful there especially in the morning before the heat from the sun and the dust sets in. You've probably read this book but if you haven't 'A short walk in the Hindu Kush' by Eric Newby is a great read after you return. It was first published in 1958... Stay safe!

[Rupert]

Excellent shooting and reporting......still, I'll be glad when you are out of there and safely back home.
Regards & Thanks for your service!....and the photos, of course.

[luftfluss]

Excellent shooting and reporting......still, I'll be glad when you are out of there and safely back home.
Regards & Thanks for your service!....and the photos, of course.

This.

[Jodokast96]

Stay safe over there. My buddies cousin just found one of those IED's the hard way. The physical toll it took on him.... well quite honestly the man should be dead. But he's alive and in far better spirits than I could ever imagine myself being in after losing all four of my limbs. Again, stay safe and do your best to bring your men back safe.

[RichardS]

Thank you very much for the photos and stories. Keep safe. We lived in Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan, just across the border from Kandahar, when I was 7 and 8, about 55 years ago. Your story one brought back some memories. Our house was on the edge of civilisation. There was a dry river course about 50 metres away, at the bottom of a small cliff, and past that was high desert until you got to the mountains. Of course, my friends and I explored the territory on the other side of the river. One day we found a 3" mortar shell and took it home. It was live and my father got a bit tense when we dropped it at his feet. It made a lovely bang when it was detonated across the river a few hours later. Almost an oops.

Richard.

[Heie]

Brilliant images & post. Have you caught up with any Aussies? Thanks, from Aus, and keep safe. Pickles.

Hey! I forgot to reply back the last time you asked. But no, I have not come across any Aussies. Lots of Polish, obviously Americans, and not to many of any others now that I think about it. At other bases I've seen sparse Irish and Brits, but that's about it.

Good stuff. Your update #4 link is actually pointing to update #3.

Whoops! Thanks...fixed

I've just read al the five updates you provided. Fascinating stuff. The 4'th update can be found here: Update Number *Four* From My Afghan Deployment. I still regret the fact that I didn't shoot with a DSLR during a very short (press) visit to Kabul. The mountain country is beautiful there especially in the morning before the heat from the sun and the dust sets in. You've probably read this book but if you haven't 'A short walk in the Hindu Kush' by Eric Newby is a great read after you return. It was first published in 1958... Stay safe!

Thanks for the link, much appreciated. And I still have a strong desire to get to Kabul. I haven't been there yet, however I tell all my soldiers that I plan on returning here in 30 years or so to explore more of the country as a traveler, not an up-armored escort, and Kabul is one of the main sites to hit. But yes, I'd regret that too.

Stay safe over there. My buddies cousin just found one of those IED's the hard way. The physical toll it took on him.... well quite honestly the man should be dead. But he's alive and in far better spirits than I could ever imagine myself being in after losing all four of my limbs. Again, stay safe and do your best to bring your men back safe.

I have a good friend that has had a similar experience and for a second I thought you were talking about him until you said all four limbs. He lost two and parts of a third, but he also set the record for the most blood ever received as a result of combat injuries. Something like 500 units of blood. If anyone is interested in his story, he has quite the following on Facebook: Nick Vogt Family.

Thank you very much for the photos and stories. Keep safe. We lived in Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan, just across the border from Kandahar, when I was 7 and 8, about 55 years ago. Your story one brought back some memories. Our house was on the edge of civilisation. There was a dry river course about 50 metres away, at the bottom of a small cliff, and past that was high desert until you got to the mountains. Of course, my friends and I explored the territory on the other side of the river. One day we found a 3" mortar shell and took it home. It was live and my father got a bit tense when we dropped it at his feet. It made a lovely bang when it was detonated across the river a few hours later. Almost an oops. Richard.

That is amazing, and especially moreso now that I can appreciate the volatility of the munitions Afghan children find on a daily basis littered throughout this beautiful country. Almost is right... Thank you very much for sharing. Another on my Bucket List is to take a motorcycle and ride through the Khyber Pass. Insha'Allah

Thanks all for the warm comments.

Regards,
Heie

[LaurenOE]

Stay safe. Thanks for the update.

[lammie200]

Like the pics. Makes what seems unreal to me real. Thanks for posting and come back when you can. I am sure that there are many here that need you.

[usn ret]

Alex, love the sunrise pic in particular but they are great shots. It is reassuring to hear the your soldiers are beginning to grasp the idea of equipment preventive maintenance and readiness. Pay attention to the RED FLAGS. After you quit shaking you have a TEACHING MOMENT and what did we learn today. Man that must have been scary. Thanks for the update. Be SAFE...Cliff

[Heie]

Back in business!

See the initial post in this thread

I won't be making any other "bumps" to this thread, I just wanted to update the initial post and let those who were subscribed to this be made aware.

-Heie

[condor27596]

Stay safe brother.