Bagram is set up like many military bases in the Middle East, with a large airfield in the middle and a sprawl of buildings on either side. The runway at Bagram runs more or less North-South and I live on the West side of post. That means I also work on the West side, since I’m currently working out of my quarters.The group I’m with has been trying to get office space for several months, and when I first arrived (in late August), I was told that a location had been selected on the East Side of post (where the rest of our unit is) and that construction of a B-hut would begin imminently and take about 2 weeks. A B-hut is a small wooden building that can comfortably accommodate an office of ~8 people.
Since I am still living/working on the other side of post from the rest of my BDE, I drive back and forth most days to attend VTCs and other meetings. Last night, on my way back from a VTC that ran late, I spotted a fox on the side of the road. I slowed down to make sure he wouldn’t dart in front of my vehicle.You don’t see much wildlife on military bases; some birds and insects, sure, but generally nothing more. I try to keep my eyes peeled for critters, though, and was glad to see the fox, even if he was just taking a crap on the side of the road.
BDE = Brigade
VTC = Video Tele-Conference
