A GLIMPSE OF WHAT IT IS LIKE BACK HERE

Today there was an improvised explosive device detonated somewhere in the 1st Brigades (our guys) area of responsibility.

Here is an example of how the command attempts to reduce the stress after such an event.

There has been an IED attack in our sector. We have two soldiers that have already returned to duty(RTD) with minor injuries and one soldier under medical treatment that is expected to be RTD. I will not say more until we have conducted notification.

We have no other casualties in the RFCT (Ready First Combat Team).

Source is Bde XO (Executive Officer) via SIPR (Secure Interet Connection).

Of course, sometimes the news isn't so good...and no real details can be released until next of kin notification...