Hi there – my pseudonym is Capt Al, and I'm back in the blogging world again after a long absence. The last time I deployed was in 2005 to Afghanistan (http://al-afghanistan.blogspot.com/) ... it was quite an intense experience then, and with a more active Taliban the situation has unfortunately turned for the worse.
However, this time around I am heading to another part of the world – the Horn of Africa.
So, where in the heck is the "Horn of Africa", you ask? Let's just say it is Africa Hot!
After describing this bizarre geographic area to family, friends and collegues, the next question I always seem to get is "What specfic country is it?" For Operational Security (OPSEC) purposes, I can't reveal the actual country for now. So, "Horn of Africa" or "HOA" it is until futher notice.
The countdown has begun. Today is the first day of spring and it is also T minus one...thus, I will be shipping out tomorrow. Just left work and will be packing a storm tonight!