Monthly Archives: April 2011

COP Shangri-La, Zhari District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan: I’m sitting here starting to type this week’s update when I hear a loud gunshot ring out from over the tent. I grab my weapon and head outside to find the ANA Commander, … Continue reading →

COP Shangri-La, Zhari District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan: Yes, the Taliban fear Taylor Swift. Just a given? No, I’ve reached this conclusion through a fusion of careful battlefield analysis and counterinsurgency doctrine. By the end of this update, you’ll agree. I … Continue reading →

COP Shangri-La, Zhari District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan: Ennio Morricone provides the background music to this update. The spaghetti western feel of this place is surreal. Scenic landscapes over the antiquated population, facing the oppression of vile and murderous bandits define … Continue reading →