Building a New Hosptial

There was a lot I couldn't write about as it was taking place (OPSEC etc) but now that it is complete...here goes.  Basically got be an active part in the building of a new ROLE 2E facility and medical campus.  Started pretty much when we got here in October and the building and then moving occupied pretty much of our time and effort while out here.  Pic is at "ribbon cutting" the day after we officially became active at FOB Apache with the whole group: SeaBees in front, my unit, Army FST support unit, and some of C-med.

Moving a Small Hospital

It is now pretty much finished. We have moved!!!  Current location about 1 mile from our previous one in a new FOB = APACHE. A 4 month plus LONGGGGGGG effort. Couldn't talk about it much before but now that it is done will tell some of the tale. Pic is the ribbon cutting we had for the 133 SeaBees. Over the next several posts will give a little rundown on how the whole 4 month process went.  Pic is of our unit (well almost all since a few are still at FOB Lagman retrograding the FST there), and a few Army support people to help during the transition.

Live at New Site

This will be a short post.
We are about to go live at our NEW FST at FOB APACHE.
A long hard road to get here. I will post more on this later.

Rain

Well overall I say we have been pretty lucky. Really very little snow maybe a couple of days. But today it rained ALL day. Finally stopped early evening. If you look closely you can see our new home on top of the hill.

A New Role 2E

Well it looks like this isn't a secret any more. Yes we are moving to a new FOB and having a new facility being built! It has been...humm...an experience, as I have had to be very active in this to make sure it goes seamlessly. Not something I expected to do. New structure is really impressive. The SeaBs are amazing!
http://www.dvidshub.net/video/279583/navy-seabees-build-new-medical-facility-fob-apache-afghanistan

A Sheltered Life

Well had another interesting event. Things I NEVER got to do at Bastion. Got to head over to FOB Davis with the Seal Team 4 and have lunch with the Jordanian Unit that helps to train Afghan Special Forces. It was a unique experience and a traditional Friday (their Holy Day) meal.  It was as I said a unique experience, eating with your hands (well right hand only actually), the tradition of the goat head (real long story), but the food was actually very good, and the Jordanians were very friendly and great hosts. Sometimes I realize what a monolithic life I have led.  Pic is of the the CO of unit. It has taken me a while here to realize the importance of the role our unit and our FST has in Zabul Provence and in the relationship of the Joint Task Force here and the Afghans especially the Afghan Security Forces.  It is so like a small town here, and we seem to be the town doc with all that comes with that.

Resurection of a Tradition: Pancake Mornings!

We are carrying on a tradition started at Bastion! Pancake Mornings. Started as Pancake Sunday and seems to have expanded to Pancake Tuesdays also……hummm…..

Also expanded to very fancy scrabbled eggs. SWEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTT

Angie you would be proud  J