JPG: Photos: "Afghanistan" by JOE FAILK

Afghanistan

by JOE FAILK

Uploaded 19 Oct 2009 — 62 favorites

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No I did not take this picture it was taken Sept 09.
Some friends of mine are there and in the photo.
They are in an outpost and are shot at or have incomming rocket fire 2 or 3 time a week.
They are all SF and want to be there. Most are on their fourth tour and have seen the enemy and understand the need.

57 responses

Latrenia Bryant gave props (19 Oct 2009):
A++++++++++++++
Kathy Duppass gave props (19 Oct 2009):
awesome shot!
Betty Maxey gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Was begining to think you took a long hike without telling us.....will pray for your friends!!
JOE FAILK said (19 Oct 2009):
• One my friends injured his leg when a land mind went off. A dog that was running around him set it off. He is Ok and will be back to duty soon. Another hurt his back while diving from a rocket attack just landed in the wrong position. He is off combat duty and in a non combat zone until he can run 4 miles with full combat load. Then he con go back to his unit. He hopes to return soon. No one wants to leave their team short. Thank You Betty for your prayers.
abel gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Great shot. A big THANK YOU, to these hero's and all who are now serving. Thank you for sharing.
daniele castellucchio gave props (19 Oct 2009):
great shot...!
Litz Go gave props (19 Oct 2009):
this is one great capture and caption, Joe. Thank you for sharing.
Richard Knight said (20 Oct 2009):
The men (and women) on their third and fourth tours have now served longer than the GI's in World War II. What incredible dedication. Bravo Zulu!
Regenia Brabham gave props (20 Oct 2009):
A fantastic tribute to each and everyone of our service men and women. No one could possibly know what it is like unless they are there.
Donald Garrett gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Great tribute and great shot, Joe
Dawn Duffield gave props (20 Oct 2009):
You are wonderful for posting this, Joe...wonderful tribute; it doesn't matter if you took it or not. Thank you for posting :-)
Fred Moskey gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Thanks for a wonderful trubute to our true protectors, the service men and women who risk their life for us. It is the stupid politicians we vote for who make their job much more dangerous.
Karen Roberts gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Bless each and everyone of them! We pray for there safe return. Freedom is not free. This is a great group shot of them! Thanks go to them all!
Deborah Downes gave props (20 Oct 2009):
A wonderful tribute and capture, Joe. Thanks for sharing.
Tim Peters said (20 Oct 2009):
Thanks for posting. A great photo. Add my prayers too. May they all return safe, sound and with success. And may they not be abandoned by our feckless politicians.
diana anderson gave props (20 Oct 2009):
adding your friends to my prayers. thanks for reminding us of these wonderful troops. sometimes we forget or try to...
minno ramirez gave props (20 Oct 2009):
good shot!!!
John Linton gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Excellent (even if you didn't take it). We all wish them well.
Gloria Childers gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Bless the Men. We here at home have no right to complain about a thing knowing what they do
Judy Wanamaker gave props (20 Oct 2009):
We should all be so proud of these guys who have sacrificed so much of their lifetimes to stand between us and those who would destroy us eventually. A great photo. Thanks for sharing it, Joe. My prayers for them and their buddies who serve with them. I hope that our government will ensure their success and safety soon.
Andrea Petersen gave props (20 Oct 2009):
I pray for your friends and for all who are risking their lives... and I hope they will return home safely after their work is done.
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Excellent!
dp * gave props (20 Oct 2009):
Terrific, this a great tribute. Please send a thank you to them from me and my family. Peace. dp
Marcus Hammerschmitt said (21 Oct 2009):
Growing a beard seems to be thing over there right now.
Rob Roy added a link (21 Oct 2009):
My hat is off to each and every one of them!!! (www.youtube.com)
Klaus Girk gave props (21 Oct 2009):
Looks like some customized weapons in the shot. I worked with a guy that went to Iraq in the First Gulf War, the second, spent time in Kosovo, and did Afghanistan for Naval Intelligence. I applaud them for their service.
Meggie Schwendemann gave props (21 Oct 2009):
Terrible War ! and there is no ending on the horizon...
Michael Ball gave props (21 Oct 2009):
I believe Rob's link says it best! My hat is off to the brave men and women who give us freedom!
Russ Baxter gave props (21 Oct 2009):
Inspiring.
Melody Golden gave props (21 Oct 2009):
This is why we are free!! I keep our soldiers in my prayers.Hope all your friends are protected
Melody Golden gave props (21 Oct 2009):
I also see some very handsome soldiers!!!!!
Matt. Fletcher gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Great Capture!!!
Lesley S gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Many thanks and prayers for these wonderful men and women. We need to keep seeing pictures like this to keep them in the forefront of our minds constantly.
Lanis Rossi gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Great shot Joe! Thanks for sharing!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Great shot!! Having been in Nam in 1968, I can relate to these men! No one really knows war until they have been in one. I hope they all make it back to "the world" safely. I have to wonder how they feel about the present political fiddling around about what to do next? They are in my prayers.
Elaine Manley gave props (23 Oct 2009):
wow excellent shot
Antonio Romero gave props (24 Oct 2009):
Excellent picture
popester007 gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Again, great picture. God bless those guys. Real heroes.
Konrad Ragnarsson gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Your privet army;-)Great photo!!!!!!!!!!!
Nelson Campbell gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Very moving...
Andrew Lorimer gave props (25 Oct 2009):
A powerful capture Joe very very brave men and women !!
Zerina Phillip gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Read my story on Veterans Day. Wonderful entry.
Patty Gross gave props (26 Oct 2009):
They are all heroes!! They are the reason we are free. Far away in Afghanistan risking their lives to keep us free from terrorists. And without saying much more, what on earth is wrong with our government? Playing games with Hollywood's elite while these fine men and women carry on valiantly . As Edmund Burke said, "All that's necessary for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Washington....wake up!
david ong gave props (26 Oct 2009):
salute!!!
Tori Lindo gave props (27 Oct 2009):
What words can you say to people who have given their lives to keep the rest of us safe Thank you just dosen't seem enough.
Benny R@mirez gave props (29 Oct 2009):
nice shot!!
suzanne said (30 Oct 2009):
"Well come on all of you, big strong men, Uncle Sam needs your help again, He's got himself in a terrible jam, Way over yonder in Afghanistan..."

Brave men.
bonnie pelton gave props (1 Nov 2009):
YES Attttttttttttttttt great shot
Gloria Childers gave props (1 Nov 2009):
May they all be back home soon. Excellent.
Christopher J Chalk gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Heroes each and everyone of them! God Bless them, thier family and friends.
Antje Woolum said (6 Nov 2009):
Something strikes me strange about this picture! I did not know that the armed services were allowed facial hair?? Are these independent contractors?
Jen Perez gave props (11 Nov 2009):
I'm so glad to see this on Veteran's Day. My brother is an active Marine and several other family members have served and as civilians, we can never thank these men and women enough for what they do. This is a great shot and a great tribute and I hope each and every one of these brave people get home safely to their families soon.
Billy Houckham said (12 Nov 2009):
They look a salty bunch Joe.
Nicole DeVita gave props (12 Nov 2009):
Wonderful tribute!!! I will keep your friends in my prayers, may they all make it home ok!!
Dawn Hayes gave props (12 Nov 2009):
To whoever took, it is an awesome picture and a good tribute to our soldiers. And to the soldiers you have mu gratitude, respect, and my THANK YOU'S. We are proud of you
Gary Benefield gave props (12 Nov 2009):
the expression on these guys faces say it all...thanks for posting this Joe
Shannon Caraker gave props (16 Nov 2009):
Powerful! This hits home for me as it does for most of us!