Monday On The Milblogs

“Life here is good,” said an Afghan laborer who declined to give his name as he lugged merchandise from his car to a store on the Boardwalk. “The prices we sell at are different to those out in the city.” -Iason Athanasiadis reporting on the impending takeover of American-run businesses at Kandahar Air Field in the popular boardwalk area

• Strip Mall at Kandahar -TGI Friday? Really?: The Global Post
• In Mali: Helping Them Help Themselves: Doctors Without Borders
  
• Cash-for-work program started in Kunar Province: PRT-Kunar
• Fundraiser for the 173rd Airborne: From Cow Pastures To Kosovo
• The Kandahar Offensive: Avoid The Snake Oil: Small Wars Journal
• Blogger who won award for Best Marine blog resurfaces: Castra Praetoria

The Most Honorable Mission, Sending Home Fallen Angels: Soldiers Angels Germany

"Even though it's difficult to see one of their own make the ultimate sacrifice, for Sarkis, 26, from Crofton, Md., it's an honor to be able to send the Angels back home with honor and dignity, while bringing closure to their families." -Soldiers Angels Germany