The first part of my axis of evil tour is coming to a close. So I'm on my way back to the states to see the family and play some TF2. I've flown out of the border region with Pakistan and am awaiting a flight out of Kabul. Thought I'd throw down a mini summary of my operations here the last 4 mths.

This is me with one of my crews (Russian), they where leaving and gave me a gift of an engraved pipe (my left hand) and a small amount of hashish. Why they decided to hand me drugs for being a good boss I don't really know.

Two of my helicopters got shot durring the 4 mths. One got shot in the rotor blade (below). Not really a big deal we flew the rest of the day with a hole in it. The second got shot through a passenger window and through the exaust. That time they had to shut down one of the engines (they have 2) and start throwing cargo out the side to keep up the lift. But due to great pilots and fast thinking they got back to base. I missed that flight, dammit.

Since one of my helicopters had a grey color it kept being mistaken for an A.N.A. (Afghan National Army) bird so we decided to paint it. Since I have painted a few cars at home I decided to help my ground crews paint and ended up painting most of the helicopter. I couldn't pass up the chance.

It turned out pretty sweet. We paint our whole fleet white to match the U.N. helicopters that get shot at less. I then was asked to paint an eagle on the engine compartment of the helicopter I re-painted. When my other 2 crews saw the eagle they wanted one too. I ended up painting the "Sharana Eagle" on both engine compartments of all 3 of my helicopters. Its become our trademark for operations from my base in Sharana Afghanistan.

The next picture demonstrates that you really want to use duct tape when you have the chance, clear tape just wont do the job of holding together your rotor blade while in flight.

Its funny that we deliver cargo to places the Amercan pilots refuse to fly to. We deliver this ammo so it can be shot outa these things at the bad guys. Or at the "Enemies of peace". Thats what they call them here now. Taliban actually has a positive ring here in the government now and the term has been replaced. Try finding that info on CNN.

So I am on my way home. My time here has been a exciting mixture between "Lord of War" and "Air America". I will definately be hooking with you all for a reunion game of TF2. I should be back in about 2 or 3 days. I look forward to meeting the new recruits and playing with old friends.

Dave aka {pDs} War     ....better yet how about offical WDFnews war corrispontent! Bypassing all the bullshit just for you!

<--- I like to fly with the door open so I can see the country-side. It has great geological features.

I got a paper cut at my job today.  Siiggghhh I am such a loser.

Hope you have a safe trip home War.

We love ya, War. Thanks for everything you do for pDs and us civilians who have cool jobs like Razors that are death-defying only when paper cuts hit major arteries.

Seriously - keep your head down and look forward to fragging you!

(Yes, that's what she said, Cantrip).

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