A Veteran Remembers Memorial Day in Afghanistan Memorial Day, 2012 wasn’t the same as I remember growing up:  There were no backyard BBQs. There was no summertime music. There were no pool parties, or girls to chase. Two years ago, my reserve unit and I took a “less traditional” vacation from work. Instead of packing up for a picnic, we packed our bags for Kandahar, Afghanistan, a place better known for…

 
 

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