It was 11 degrees below zero outside in the morning. The sky was clear and the sunlight reflected from the snow that was everywhere. Some of our water pipes had frozen during the night, and solving that problem with the means that we have available kept us busy for a while. I didn't join today's patrol, which was led by K. Just before dinner two Swedish teams arrived to reinforce us: A mobile medical team and a rifle squad. The American call sign Tracker also turned up with their Humvees. This, together with the EW (electronic warfare) squad that was already with us, means that all our accommodation space is once again used up. But it was important that everyone gets somewhere warm to sleep as the temperature outside is what it is.
Our chef T got a son today, so he baked a huge cake with whipped cream for everyone. I took the advantage of the situation to celebrate my promotion to
lieutenant commander, which was signed today. It's my rank only for the duration of the operation, so I am sure to retun to being a lieutenant senior grade when I return to my normal office.
0630 in the morning, -11 degrees.
The sun is shining, but no-one is using the sundeck. I wonder why.
Congratulations on the promotion and thanks for adding new pictures of Isaf. She's so precious.
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