The war in Afghanistan has been going on for many years and now, part of the mission is to ensure that Afghans can sustain their security forces without the international community. Part of this is through training and advising Afghan National Army members essential soldier tasks such as shooting, land navigation, combat lifesaving and basic construction skills.
Upcoming deployments in Afghanistan can produce a variety of responses, from fear of the unknown to excitement of the possible missions that a soldier could participate in. For the 87th Sapper Company, 365th Engineer Battalion, the initial reactions they had in finding out they were deploying was secondary to the excitement they showed upon returning home to their loved ones in the states.
