Visual Story of Military Experience in Afghanistan

The speaker shares their journey of capturing photographs during their military service in Afghanistan. Despite being enlisted as a Cavalry Scout, they pursued their passion for photography, documenting moments like the first snow and mortar firing. The narrative includes a combat experience during a humanitarian mission and highlights the lasting legacy of the photographs, which are shared with fellow soldiers and their families.

What was the narrator's primary role in the military?

• Medic

• Engineer

• Cavalry Scout

• Photographer

What did the narrator experience for the first time in Afghanistan?

• A sandstorm

• A heatwave

• A rainstorm

• A snowstorm

How did the narrator capture the moment with the Afghan Army soldier?

• By recording a video

• By taking a photograph

• By writing a story

• By drawing a sketch

What was the challenge faced during the mortar firing?

• The soldiers were uncooperative

• The weather was too harsh

• The mortar tube overheated

• The camera battery died

What formed around the base of the mortar tube?

• A pile of snow

• A puddle of water

• A heap of sand

• A cluster of rocks

What was the initial mission on the day of the combat experience?

• To capture enemy territory

• To conduct a training exercise

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To repair military equipment

What did the narrator do after the explosion?

• He pulled security and took photos

• He took cover and waited

• He ran away from the scene

• He called for backup

How long did it take to see Westbrook again after the incident?

• 8 months

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

Who received copies of the photographs taken by the narrator?

• The narrator's family

• The military officials

• The soldiers and their families

• Only the narrator

What did the narrator consider the best decision during his deployment?

• Changing his military role

• Returning home early

• Joining the military

• Not putting down the camera