The Arrival in Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIR BASE, AFGHANISTAN – - They say things don'’t change much here. Life at Bagram is a routine for some five thousand U.S. Forces. Specialist Jason Allgood, a broadcaster from Fort Lewis, Washington, says “It’'s a lot like that movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray,” referring to the comedy about how people live the same day over and over again. Even though July 4th is a special occasion for millions of Americans, it'’s just another day on the front line of America’'s "War on Terrorism." Sure, there'’s a five kilometer “Fun Run”, a barbeque at the chow hall, and a re-enlistment ceremony at the base flagpole. But for most soldiers counting down the days in their deployment, it’s just another “x” on the calendar. We’'re here at Bagram to talk with soldiers about what it’s like to be “at the tip of the spear” in Operation Enduring Freedom on America’'s most patriotic holiday. In the days leading up to July 4th, we spoke with dozens of soldi...