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Starting on Sept 6, I began doing a photo-a-day. The only rule is that it was taken that day. Enjoy.
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Day 306 -Today I received a care package. With the pink bubble rap you might think it is a pretty girl. Well you're right, but her wedding is coming up soon and I'm just the photographer. Anyway My friend Jessica the teacher had some of her students write me letters along with a bunch of other stuff. On top is my favorite one from Blake. -JULY 8
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Day 306 -Today I received a care package. With the pink bubble rap you might think it is a pretty girl. Well you're right, but her wedding is coming up soon and I'm just the photographer. Anyway My friend Jessica the teacher had some of her students write me letters along with a bunch of other stuff. On top is my favorite one from Blake. -JULY 8

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  • Day 301 -Got to shoot a 4th July party today and it was really nice especially being so far away from the country I love. Nothing makes me smile more than the stars and stripes. -JULY 3
  • Day 302 -Today was a great day thanks to my buddy Jon LaDue I got to fulfill my dream of calling BINGO. Today's shot was my point of view from behind the microphone. It was a total shock when I was invited on stage for the event and I was all smiles. BINGO players do get mad easily and are quite crabby. However, it made for a great Independence Day in Djibouti. -JULY 4
  • Day 303 -This was a suggested photo and it turned out pretty good. All of the Seabees, or CBs, which stands for construction battalion, leaves their hats on the rack. I need me a hard hat. -JULY 5
  • Day 304 -Driving around town and came across this place. After seeing Zero Dark Thirty (ok not great) it reminds of the house the Bin Ladin was hiding out in. Thankfully terrorists don't have the luxury of hiding out here thanx to Ned. -JULY 6
  • Day 305 -We had a bazaar today at the camp and I was able to pick up some souvenirs, but this was not one of them. Some of the art here is pretty interesting. -JULY 7
  • Day 306 -Today I received a care package. With the pink bubble rap you might think it is a pretty girl. Well you're right, but her wedding is coming up soon and I'm just the photographer. Anyway My friend Jessica the teacher had some of her students write me letters along with a bunch of other stuff. On top is my favorite one from Blake. -JULY 8
  • Day 307 -So here's the showers some of you have heard so much about. On a side note this is the second time I've had my camera in the shower. Anyway, just before leaving I received this toiletry bag as a Christmas present from my neighbors. It was nice but didn't think too much of it. Turns out this thing has been a life saver and one of the most thoughtful and useful gifts I've ever gotten. So this one's dedicated to Nilka and Will. THANK YOU! And good luck to my brother-in-arms as he leaves for Afghanistan. Thanks for doing what you do, and thank you Nilka for supporting him. -JULY 9
  • Day 308 -On my way to the room and noticed the giant tires on the field for crossfit. I needed a photo so why not. -JULY 10
  • Day 309 -I had the pleasure of designing half of this coin, and finally got one. It was quite an ordeal and unfortunately there are none left. As I said I designed half of the coin and the other half was done by Joe McKee. I tried to get you one buddy, but no luck. Only because the commander ran out. It's always great to hold your work and quite and honor to design something significant. My design in on the left. -JULY 11
  • Day 310 -I've been wanting to do this portrait for a while and today it actually happened. This is actual hero. The kind of man that every teenage boy wants to be and every bad guy fears. He's seen and done things that nobody wants to see and do that protects us. He's sacrificed his time, his comrades, his blood, and his heart for our country. It goes mostly unnoticed, and he's rarely given credit for the work he's done. They say you can tell a lot from a man's eyes. Someone commented just today that his eyes are kind. He never complains and despite all the toughness, he's also a big teddy bear. I'm glad to call him my friend and I always sleep well at night knowing he's out there. Thank you for all your years of service and keeping us all safe. You are a good man. -JULY 12
  • Day 311 -In my early twenties I took a fancy to cigars. Typically only one or two a year, but I took some time to learn about them etc. Back then I read an article about the holy grail of cigars. Ever since I wanted to get one. When I first got to Africa I noticed a store that sold them. However, I decided to wait until the end of my time here to partake. After six months and about 15 years, I finally had the Montecristo No. 2 from Cuba. It was fantastic. -JULY 14
  • Day 312 -A kite surfer out was taking advantage of the wind and was getting some serious air. Pretty cool. -JULY 14
  • Day 313 -This photo was six months in the making as my buddy Jon Ladue ran his 200th mile here in Africa with little time to spare before leaving. I ran the last mile with hime, but you probably notice I had to get there first to take the photo. I'm proud of you buddy. -JULY 15
  • Day 314 -Like and share if you know the pothole guy. The pothole guy stands watch outside the gate and with his trusty bucket and some dirt he's saving the roads of Djibouti one pothole at a time. And unlike most paid road construction workers, he always does it with a smile. -JULY 16
  • Day 315 -This one goes out to our rock, our protector, our senior. This women never got stressed or lost her cool. She was always relaxed and calm. However, you still felt, that like a mama bear with her cubs she'd rip off someone's face if they gave her troops trouble. Thank you for taking care of us, and you knew you would have your photo of the day. -JULY 17
  • Day 316 -Well after six and a half months in Africa my time is up. I've made a lot of great friends, did a lot of work that I'm very proud of, and hopefully left things better than I found them. You may recognize this shot if you're my age or a little older from a sitcom about military life. -JULY 18
  • Day 317 -BACK IN AMERICA! What better place to go than America's biggest mall. On top of that I got to try the panoramic mode on my new iPhone. Best of all I got to spend time with my friends for the day, before more traveling. -JULY 19
  • Day 318 -Nothing says America like baseball. I got to see one of my favorite players during the state championship. This starting center field cleanup hitter is a superstar. I'm a proud happy Padrone today. -JULY 20
  • Day 319 -The family getting together in Hershey, PA. My cousin Shawn laughs as we recall stories about my Uncle Earl. It's nice to be together and laugh. -JULY 21
  • Day 320 -Came across these train tracks and couldn't resist. I just love the curves and the area here in Middletown, PA was quite charming. -JULY 22
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