Today in History, as it applies to me.

[Sentryduty]

I remember how my father, a WWII vet wouldn't allow SPAM in the house, insisting that it was "Scientifically Processed Animal Matter."

A blog site that I follow has a very in-depth history on the topic of SPAM, it is linked here: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/0...pam-3-recipes/

While the care packages were appreciated, the inclusion of SPAM was not as much, I think there was a miscommunication as I do enjoy a particular brand of tinned ham, made by either Maple Leaf or Swift, but that is not SPAM. Although SPAM was not something I would eat, if the Kandahar region has seen an explosion of demand for the product, it must surely be directly attribute to my first introducing it to the local populace. The winning of hearts, minds, and stomachs.

harrowing and moving film of a section of 3 PARA holding the highpoint at Kajaki Dam

My Platoon and I are quite familiar with that AO, I never personally made it as far as Kajaki, we did patrol and fight in that part of Helmand for a large part of my tour. My Platoon worked with 3 PARA during what wikipedia now calls "The Siege of Musa Qulay " specifically under that entry heading of Operation Snakebite. But following the 10 year daily history things are getting a bit ahead of reporting schedule.