Panjshir. The Russians tried to gain entrance to this valley over 8 times during the Russian occupation, and a Tajik named Masood led the Afghan fighters to victory each time. Russian shells of tank hulls litter the landscape. We took our commander to FOB Lion about a month ago for his battlefield circulation. Everyone loved it because; 1) it was someplace different, and 2) there is actually beauty to be found in Afghanistan! The trip took us through lush terrain and narrow mountain passes. Of course, nothing can compare with the Rocky and Appalacian Mountains in the U.S., but it was the best we'd seen.
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