Army Engineer's Photo Blog

Street Scenes in Herat, Afghanistan

2011-03-19T02:40:00.000-07:00

Woman in burqua on the street in Herat, Afghanistan

Afghan Village in Herat Province

2011-03-19T02:38:00.000-07:00

Traditional Afghan village with adobe mud homes, near Herat

Look Up!

2011-03-19T02:33:00.000-07:00

Inspecting work at Herat University classroom and lab project - 17 Mar 2011

You Must Be Kidding...

2011-03-19T02:30:00.001-07:00

A truck on a truck, oh my, how'd they do that? Only in Afghanistan!!

Herat Visit - Ministry of Interior Building

2011-03-19T01:32:00.000-07:00

Visit with Ishmail Khan - "the Lion of Herat"

2011-02-11T09:33:00.001-08:00

Ishmail Khan (in white) was a former Mujahadeen commander during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; picture taken in Minister of Energy and Water Khan's office - 9 Feb 2011

Village Just Below Kajaki Dam - 20 Jan 2011

2011-01-21T00:10:00.000-08:00

Meeting with Locals near Kajaki Dam, Helmand Province 20 Jan 2011

2011-01-20T23:42:00.001-08:00

Marines Standing Watch - Helmand Province 20 Jan 2011

2011-01-20T22:35:00.000-08:00

Helmand Province / Kajaki Dam - 20 Jan 2011

2011-01-20T22:33:00.001-08:00

Visit to Afghan Engineer District South - 19 Jan 2011

2011-01-20T22:31:00.000-08:00

The State Dining Room at the White House

2010-12-20T12:57:00.001-08:00

The North Entrance to the White House

2010-12-20T12:56:00.001-08:00

The Red Room at the White House

2010-12-20T12:55:00.001-08:00

The Green Room at the White House

2010-12-20T12:54:00.001-08:00

East Room of the White House

2010-12-20T12:53:00.001-08:00

Tree to Honor Service Members at White House

2010-12-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

The Washington Monument from the White House at Christmas

2010-12-20T12:50:00.000-08:00

Lincoln Memorial Seen from Washington Monument

2009-07-20T18:36:00.000-07:00

My Mom

2009-07-20T18:30:00.000-07:00

My Dad

2009-07-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

Brother and Sisters

2009-07-20T18:27:00.000-07:00

The Family Photo - Wow!

2009-07-19T19:24:00.000-07:00

LTG Wilson presents Retirement Award

2009-07-19T19:21:00.000-07:00

Morning On the Charles River

2008-11-28T17:37:00.000-08:00

The Old North Bridge, Concord, Mass.

2008-10-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

Streets of Madrid

2006-04-04T22:23:00.000-07:00

Who's watching whom? People walking in the Oriental Gardens, guarded by a host of notable historical figures.

Streets of Madrid

2006-04-04T22:22:00.000-07:00

People strolling through the spacious walkways of Madrid in the early evening.

Streets of Madrid

2006-04-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

Visitors, tourists, and residents of Madrid enjoy an evening stroll near the Royal Palace.

Gates to the Royal Palace

2006-04-04T22:19:00.000-07:00

Visitors find the gate to the Royal Palace in Madrid locked.

2006-03-04T10:31:00.000-08:00

First Lady Laura Bush greets staff of the U.S. Mission in Pakistan

2006-03-04T10:30:00.000-08:00

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice shares a lighter moment with members of the U.S. Embassy staff in Islamabad, Pakistan.

2006-03-04T05:50:00.000-08:00

The President making a point during his brief remarks to the 250 or so employees of the Embassy who were gathered. He shook many hands and took lot's of photos with people - gave quite generously of his time.

2006-03-04T05:49:00.000-08:00

The First Lady of the United States - Laura Bush. And yes, she really is as gracious and genuine in person as she appears on the television.

2006-03-04T05:47:00.000-08:00

Secretary of State Rice accompanying President Bush at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.

2006-03-04T05:44:00.000-08:00

President and Mrs. Bush in a candid moment before stepping to the podium to speak.

2006-01-29T19:28:00.000-08:00

Tarbela Dam on the Indus River, the world's largest earth filled dam at 470 feet in height and over 5,000 feet in length.

2006-01-29T19:27:00.001-08:00

Woman dressed in traditional 'burqua' in the near Jamrud Fort, Pakistan.

2006-01-29T19:27:00.000-08:00

Gate marking the entrance to the Khyber Pass at Jamrud Fort, Pakistan.

2006-01-29T19:25:00.000-08:00

Young Batan boy and girl at Shagai Fort, in the Federally Administered Tribal Area of Pakistan.

2006-01-29T19:24:00.000-08:00

Typical housing structures in the Federally Administered Tribal Area of Pakistan.

2006-01-29T19:23:00.000-08:00

The Khyber Pass a winding, narrow passage from Pakistan to Afghanistan that carries nearly all commerce to and from Central Asia.

2006-01-29T19:09:00.000-08:00

Typical housing areas in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan.

2006-01-29T19:08:00.000-08:00

Worker taking a break from making "nan" the local bread in this mud and stone oven. The bread is made by sticking flattened dough to the sides of the interior of this oven.

2006-01-29T19:07:00.000-08:00

Hustle and bustle of a shopping district, traffic and pedestrians mingle freely on the streets.

2006-01-29T19:06:00.001-08:00

Street vendors, kids, and workmen on a street in Peshawar, Pakistan.

2006-01-29T19:06:00.000-08:00

Market area with street vendors in Peshawar, Pakistan. Oranges are in season in January!

2006-01-29T19:04:00.000-08:00

Market area in Peshawar, Pakistan - this spot caught my eye, but I wasn't thirsty!

2006-01-25T19:03:00.000-08:00

Deli Gate in the Attock Fort. Note the spikes on the door - ouch!

2006-01-25T19:01:00.000-08:00

Attock Fort, overlooking the Indus River; the site where former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharrif was held after his arrest for corruption while in office.

2006-01-06T10:14:00.000-08:00

You never know who your neighbors are going to be. Check out the pierced ears. These guys (actually there were two of them) were caught here walking through our neighborhood one sunny afternoon. Think you'll see that anywhere else?

2005-12-29T10:13:00.000-08:00

The Port of Karachi - much like any other busy port city.

2005-12-29T10:10:00.000-08:00

Shopkeepers in Zenab Market, Karachi. These guys beckoned us in by saying, "No charge to look!" We couldn't resist - but as you can tell from the picture, not much we needed in this place. Both men were extremely engaging though . . .

2005-12-28T10:09:00.000-08:00

Aboard a river patrol boat in the Arabian Sea

2005-12-27T10:07:00.000-08:00

Wait staff keeping flies away from the head table at Army Corps Headquarters, Karachi

2005-12-27T10:05:00.000-08:00

Downtown Karachi - This was too funny to pass by without a picture!

2005-12-26T10:03:00.000-08:00

Monument in Karachi where Mohammed Ali Jinnah, founding father of Pakistan is entombed. His body is actually in the basement of this structure, although a public display of the tomb is located at this level.

Christmas in Pakistan

2005-12-24T09:54:00.000-08:00

Naveed and Nadia, our house staff, opening Christmas presents.

2005-11-13T19:30:00.000-08:00

The scenic beauty of Kashmir at its best in the Neehlum River valley. Indian held Kashmir is just across the river near the village of Chileana.

2005-11-13T19:25:00.000-08:00

Boys waiting for relief supplies overlooking the Neehlum River, which serves as the "Line of Control" between India and Pakistan. This spot, one of 5 designated as a point for crossing, was opened on 12 November.

2005-11-13T18:42:00.000-08:00

Relief workers from the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation pass out relief supplies to young boys and girls. They shared clothing, food, blankets, and toys until supplies were exhausted.

2005-11-13T18:37:00.000-08:00

Two members of the Army assist in queuing women in order to assist in sharing clothing brought for relief. Army members told us the women were tougher to deal with than the men at this site.

2005-11-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

Crowd lined up to receive relief supplies. Under the supervision of Pakistan's Army, and local police, this is an orderly event, but in early days it had been quite unruly; Chileana, Kashmir

Earthquake Region Scenes from Pakistan

2005-11-12T06:44:00.000-08:00

2005-11-10T18:59:00.000-08:00

Village elder assisting with distribution of relief supplies, Chugali, Kashmir

2005-11-10T18:57:00.000-08:00

Destruction in the rural area of Chugali, Kashmir. These wood and stone homes were no match for the power of this earthquake.

2005-11-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

Twenty five years of work destroyed in 25 seconds!

2005-11-05T21:49:00.000-08:00

Relief supplies, medicines and doctors reach Chugali, Kashmir. This lift brings a small temporary clinic to treat injured. The community elder observes activities as the chopper prepares to depart.

2005-11-05T21:48:00.000-08:00

Relief supplies being loaded aboard a UH-1 helicopter in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir. These will be delivered to some of the remotest areas affected by the earthquake.

2005-11-05T21:45:00.000-08:00

Young girl with her new stuffed bear somewhere near Dhanni and Rampura, Kashmir approximately 15 kilometers east of Muzaffarabad.

2005-11-05T21:43:00.000-08:00

Aerial view of a section of Muzaffarabad, Kashmir taken 1 November from the door of a UH-1 helicopter. Although some buildings are left standing, nearly 100% have damage that makes them uninhabitable.

2005-11-05T21:39:00.000-08:00

Boy waiting outside a tent in earthquake victims' tent camp, Muzaffarabad, Kashmir

2005-11-05T21:16:00.000-08:00

A tent camp provides food and shelter in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir.

2005-11-02T18:29:00.000-08:00

A Kashmiri showing his flowers - he took great pride in his home, even though it lay mostly ruined. As we left, he gave us a boquet of flowers, the only thing he had left in the world; Chileana, Kashmir

Muzaffarabad, Kashmir Photos - Before the Earthquake

2005-10-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

Several members of our group having lunch at a farmhouse just outside Muzzafarabad, Kashmir on 24 September. This house perished as a result of the 8 October earthquake, along with its residents, some of whom can be seen in the background. Those in the foreground, residents of Islamabad, survived.

2005-10-11T17:48:00.000-07:00

This photo taken 24 September on a mountain top overlooking Muzzafarabad, shows common construction techniques in some of the poorer regions of Kashmir. It is easy to see how these buildings failed during an earthquake. The roof structure is made of wood, coverd by earth, approximately 1 to 2 feet deep.

2005-10-11T17:41:00.000-07:00

Photo taken 24 September of the "rest house" where we stayed in the Muzzafarabad area. It is doubtful the structure survived the 8 October quake. The young man in the background was our "host," seeing to it our creature comforts were attended to; he also served our meals. He is now missing.

2005-10-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

Before the earthquake - Muzzafarabad, Kashmir looking across the Nehlum River taken 24 September. The natural beauty of this place is staggering. The structures in the background have largely been reduced to rubble by the earthquake -- trapping and killing their occupants.

2005-10-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

Street scene from Muzzafarabad, Kashmir taken 24 September. These structures are gone now.

2005-10-02T11:28:00.000-07:00

Tirich Mir at 25,279 feet is the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush Range. Seen here from the city of Chittral, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan

2005-10-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

Traditional folks dancing performed by a troupe in Chittral, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan

2005-10-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

Chittral Rangers serve as local constabulary and frontier guards in Chittral, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan

2005-10-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Note the lack of tree cover on the mountains with yours truly in the foreground on the tarmac at Skardu Airfield (7,500 feet), Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-02T11:20:00.000-07:00

Exhibition polo match with local teams Skardu, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-02T11:19:00.000-07:00

Indus River basin tributary taken from MI-17 helicopter, Skardu District, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

Shangrilla Hotel Pavillion reflected on lake with Karakoram mountains in the background - taken just after sunset, Kachura, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

One of my classmates captured as MI-17 (Russian made) helicopter rotor downwash is about to engulf him.

2005-10-01T21:40:00.000-07:00

Young boy poses - Arabic in background identifies the establishment as the "Hong Kong Cafe." Taken at Kachura Lake, Skardu District, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-01T21:37:00.000-07:00

Young children pose for a snap in Kachura, Skardu District, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-01T21:35:00.000-07:00

Old men stop to pose in storefront, Kachura, Skardu District, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-01T21:30:00.000-07:00

Young Girl in Kachura, Skardu District, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-01T21:28:00.000-07:00

Mountain peak in Karakoram Mountains, Skardu District, Northern Areas, Pakistan

2005-10-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

Man in Baltistan Traditional Hat - Skardu, Pakistan

2005-09-16T17:54:00.000-07:00

Workmen forging steel at Pakistani Railway Carriage Factory

Factory floor at Pakistan Railway Factory - building passenger cars