Recent content by tq1coleman

I just saw this on Amazon, I am definitely getting one for the next time I deploy. G155-Gaming and Entertainment Mobile System

Don't forget about the insurgents trying to blow you up, they are smarter than people give them credit for and some speak multiple languages. I only cite my sources to give credibility to what I am trying to say. I live and breath this stuff everyday. Pashto and Pashtun are not the same...

If you are not part of a volunteer squad already then join. Tell them what your intentions are and try to get as much hands on practice as possible. This will help you immensely when you do practicals and then again when you get certified. I didn't do this and looking back I wish I had. It will...

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You are correct and they also speak a wide variety of other languages such as but not limited to Dari, English, Arabic, Farsi (Afghan Persian or Dari (official) 50%, Pashto (official) 35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%...

For downtime I would take online classes if you are working on a degree. You can never have enough education. My recommendation for a school that caters to deployed personnel is the American Public University System. They are broken down into two schools AMU and APU which are both open to the...

I am sure you know this already but anything that comes down should be posted on the link below. Try talking to the squad that trained you, the trainers usually have inside info before anyone else does. I would but I am in Afghanistan right now...and I am in the same boat as you. w w...

First all I can say is wow to some of the previous posts. I have been to both Iraq and Afghanistan. I am currently in Afghanistan and it is cold at night...not too bad during the day. Be prepared to get sick, I never get sick in the states and I always get sicked when I am deployed no matter how...