The Unsung Hero Donkey Thread

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Outside the German armed forces Bundeswehr camp in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan April 16, 2009

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CAJ: The Kandahar Light Logistics Platoon

Kandahar Province, in Afghanistan, is as diverse as it is beautiful. Its complex terrain ranges from rough mountains to lush vegetation to harsh desert. During my 10 month tour as the G4 for Task Force Kandahar I was amazed daily, not only by how the local population have adapted to this diverse terrain, but how it continued to challenge our ability to operate and support mechanized forces. Afghanistan is truly the ultimate test of our skills and abilities to adapt and overcome the unknown. Tasked with the responsibility for the conduct of logistics in the Province of Kandahar I was each day presented with unique situations requiring unique solutions. The creation of the Kandahar Light Logistics Platoon was undoubtedly the most creative and controversial solution throughout our tour. It certainly generated the most snickers.....

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unle...erican-ta.html

Photo: Marines at the Animal Packers Course. Credit: Marine Corps

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I can't believe no one posted this yet. When Canadian Forces started using donkeys in Afgh last year, they immediately dubbed the officer in charge of the animals ' The Assmaster.'

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/1...ar-donkey.html

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This photo was taken on June 14, 2005 using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel. http://www.flickr.com/photos/babaste...in/set-781164/