The Economist's defence correspondent heads off to Afghanistan:
http://www.economist.com/daily/diary/displaystory.cfm?story_id=8691739
http://www.economist.com/daily/diary/displaystory.cfm?story_id=8691739
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Hi all: I used several blogs in my last book (Letters from the Frontlines) and some of the bloggers in the previous posts are well known to me. Sgt Chris Missick is in the book and Neil Prakash (Armorgeddon) was intended to be in it until he got a book deal of his own! Armorgeddon was the BEST blog I have ever read... I was sorry he couldn't be in the book.
So, I am now writing a book on the Canadians in Afghanistan and want to hear from any Canadians who have served in Afghanistan. You can see further info and have a look at the previous book at www.duffreysigurdson.com
Anyone who would like to be in the book can contact me via the website or here at Army.ca
regards, duff
So, I am now writing a book on the Canadians in Afghanistan and want to hear from any Canadians who have served in Afghanistan. You can see further info and have a look at the previous book at www.duffreysigurdson.com
Anyone who would like to be in the book can contact me via the website or here at Army.ca
regards, duff
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My hubby posts to his blog here: http://scottyswords.blogspot.com
Though not 100% of the content is mil or war focused...he is in KAF now so that is what the majority of it is as of late.
Please note: All posts to this particular blog are read and approved by a PAffO before being posted.
Though not 100% of the content is mil or war focused...he is in KAF now so that is what the majority of it is as of late.
Please note: All posts to this particular blog are read and approved by a PAffO before being posted.
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CdnArtyWife, I would just like to say Thank You to your husband for serving his country and doing a fantastic job over there. And Thank You for standing behind him on what must be a very stressfull time for your family. Our prayers are with you all.
I just read his blog and I could feel his thoughts through his words. Very well done!!! If he ever decided to write a book on his experiences over there it would certainly be a best seller. He does have a way with words.
His last entry caught me of gaurd and I had to reach for a box of kleenex, very personal and touching.
I have placed his blog in my favorites and will visit the site often.
From and old soldier.
I just read his blog and I could feel his thoughts through his words. Very well done!!! If he ever decided to write a book on his experiences over there it would certainly be a best seller. He does have a way with words.
His last entry caught me of gaurd and I had to reach for a box of kleenex, very personal and touching.
I have placed his blog in my favorites and will visit the site often.
From and old soldier.
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G'day from a hot sunny afternoon. Its 27C, and not a cloud in the sky. The birds are chirping like mad, and the mortars have been falling today, so hence I pump these few words out, sweating in my ECBA ;D
US Forces regulate Blogs here in the MEAO, and they MUST be registered with the S2 Cell.
I believe this is a necessity for obviouis OPSEC reasons as many people seem not to realise the DEADLY implications of "its just talk". Loose lips sink ships!
At the end of the day, just remember "WHAT YOU TYPE, HE READS", (and he does, believe me).
My 2 cents on Blogs.
Cheers from Baghdad,
Wes
US Forces regulate Blogs here in the MEAO, and they MUST be registered with the S2 Cell.
I believe this is a necessity for obviouis OPSEC reasons as many people seem not to realise the DEADLY implications of "its just talk". Loose lips sink ships!
At the end of the day, just remember "WHAT YOU TYPE, HE READS", (and he does, believe me).
My 2 cents on Blogs.
Cheers from Baghdad,
Wes
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CdnArtyWife thank you for the link to your hubby's blog. When you posted his entry about the ramp ceremony for Cpl Megeney the thought occurred to me that I'd like to see more of what he wrote. I came across another's post about the ceremony -- http://straightshootinghick.spaces.live.com/blog/ -- and blogged about it on my Ides of May blog. My comment was "If you can read it without tears coming to your eyes.. you gotta be one cold bastard." The same thought came to mind reading your husband's words.
I very much appreciate the milblogs of Canadians serving in Afghanistan not for news of what is happening there as much as the personal insight that some of them have the gift of sharing. The glimpses that help me understand not only their commitment but a bit of what the experience is like. It's one of the reasons I read this board, the human side of those who serve this country.
And thank you to the person who posted the link to Cpl Megeney sister's blog on her brother. I had seen it referred to in the media but hadn't found it. When a Canadian is killed in Afghanistan I post a 'sticky' memorial post on at least two of my blogs which will remain at the top of the listings until the day of his burial or 10 days if the media doesn't oblige with a report of the funeral. I've added the link to the website to Cpl Megeney's.
I very much appreciate the milblogs of Canadians serving in Afghanistan not for news of what is happening there as much as the personal insight that some of them have the gift of sharing. The glimpses that help me understand not only their commitment but a bit of what the experience is like. It's one of the reasons I read this board, the human side of those who serve this country.
And thank you to the person who posted the link to Cpl Megeney sister's blog on her brother. I had seen it referred to in the media but hadn't found it. When a Canadian is killed in Afghanistan I post a 'sticky' memorial post on at least two of my blogs which will remain at the top of the listings until the day of his burial or 10 days if the media doesn't oblige with a report of the funeral. I've added the link to the website to Cpl Megeney's.
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I have a few favorite milblogs. All of them U.S. ones. These are my three fav's
http://www.soldierlife.com
http://acutepolitics.blogspot.com/index.html
http://badgersforward.blogspot.com
http://www.soldierlife.com
http://acutepolitics.blogspot.com/index.html
http://badgersforward.blogspot.com
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My hubby has his own spot on CBC.ca now:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/viewpoint/vp_lang-scott/index.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/viewpoint/vp_lang-scott/index.html
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The name says it all 
http://www.antimedia.us/
http://www.antimedia.us/
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FOrmer UK Grenadier Guard back in AFG as journalist - shares video via YouTube....
http://www.fromthefrontline.co.uk/blogs/index.php?blog=2
http://www.fromthefrontline.co.uk/blogs/index.php?blog=2
