More Afghanistan Pictures

Sorry for not posting earlier.  It's hard to get WiFi and sometimes it's just weak.

I went to Mya Neshin District in Kandahar for a shura.  We spend a lot of time visiting these remote districts to ensure they're not forgotten.  Pretty wild west out there.  Enjoy the pictures..

This is the view from a Blackhawk. 

Afghan National Army soldiers.  Good guys but too much bling on the rifles.  

Me and a friend.  One of the few provincial officials I trust. 

Lunch was served.  Typical bread, chicken, rice and vegetables.  After the men eat they roll up the mat with all the left overs and feed the women.  I'm not joking either.

The view from outside.  Lots of dirt.

I'll try and post more later.  Thanks for looking.

Afghanistan Pictures

I pulled the card out of my old camera and downloaded some pictures. These were taken from previous shuras where we engage district leaders and try to help them bring governance and development. Enjoy the pictures.

Me and my translator David eating lunch. 

Me, the District Governor and a few other cats from Kandahar. The guy second from the right is a lawyer. He stepped on my bread during lunch with his bare foot. Nice guy though.

Afghan security forces with ISAF Mentors.

Chicken and rice for lunch.

The birds to take us home. 

Ride Safe.

Back For More

I let this blog lapse. Sorry. Been busy and didn't have a computer or camera. I fixed that so I'll start posting again. Anyways I've been in Kandahar for about 3-4 months working throughout the province. I'll start posting some pictures to give you an idea what this place looks like.

This is a view from the back of an MRAP driving into the city.

A view from the Governor's Compound. 

This is my new room. Doesn't look like much but it's private and has AC.

The Other Side

I thought it was a keen title for where I am. A lot has happened since my last post. Went to language school, lots of range time and now I am in Afghansitan to start my 10 month tour. I think I am heading to Kandahar to conduct village stability and governance. Will see when I get there. Anyways, I'll try and keep this blog current. Was going to let it go but have a lot of time invested in it.

Mom Visits the Q Family

Hi, my mom visited and brought my two sisters. Had a great time showing them around DC and Viriginia. Some pics.

Mom and her sister Lori.

Mom, Lori and my two sisters Renee and Michelle

It was a long day and we didn't get back until dark. I think they had a good time.

Visit to DC

Hi, today the Q Family went to visit Washington DC. Our primary goal was to visit the Holocaust Museum. No pictures were allowed so none will be posted. Enjoy.

My Son, Innes Jr. I like to take random pics of him because he is a handsome devil, 

like his dad.

A little bit of Autumn Red.

It was a nice day and lots of people out enjoying it.

The Metro station. Nice and dark and Gothic.

After all the walking we went to Ramparts Tavern for dinner. It was a great day. See you soon.

One last pic. At the Holocaust Museum we met Mark Strauss who is the author of several books, a great oil painter and a holocaust survivor. We didn't talk much but we bought a couple of his prints, introduced each other and shook hands. Mark seemed like a very humble man and requested that I send him a copy of this picture. I hope we meet again.

Thanks for visiting. vr

New Pics

So anyways, I took some pics of life in Virginia. Enjoy

I bought a new car. It's a 2012 Acura TL SW AWD. It's fast and fun.

Went to the Marine Corps Museum.

Saw a Harrier.

Watched my boy do pull-ups.

Saw another Harrier.

Saw the chapel I'll be buried at.  It was a great day. Thanks for looking.