MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Live Fire in South Korea

Sometimes I really love my job. Don't get my wrong, I love my job most days. But some days, I really, really love my job.

Today my unit conducted a live fire exercise which was conducted jointly with the Republic of Korea Army, with the M270A1 MLRS rocket launcher and for only the second time, I was able to capture an image of a rocket just as it's blasting off (I guess that would be the correct term) from the launcher.

An awesome "shot", I must say.

Stay tuned for a video as well.

I'm almost finished with my term of service in the army. I'll be leaving Korea and leaving the army and coming back home to start a new life and, of course, kick start MyGunDiary.com again.

The Army Paid Me To Bungee Jump (Video)

As you know, if you've been following my blog, one of the reasons for fewer updates this year, is my recent appointment to the position of Unit Public Affairs Representative. The result of which means I am shooting more photos and videos, however, they are for my units Facebook page and other various army publications. But sometimes, I get to do some cool stuff that I can share with you such as the day of bungee jumping which I photographed and videotaped last week for the famed 333rd FTAB Battery, based out of Camp Casey, Korea, part of the 1-38 "Steel" Field Artillery MLRS Battalion.

It was a lot of fun shooting this video AND having the opportunity to bungee jump myself (with cameras) for the first time ever.

"THREE ROUNDS!"

If you'd like to see the photos I've been taking for my unit, just follow the "Steel Behind the Rock" Facebook page right here.

South Korean Special Forces Demonstration

South Korean Special Forces put on an impressive demonstration as part of the closing ceremonies for "Warrior Friendship Week". A 4 day event celebrating Korean-American military partnership and friendship. To view the entire photo gallery, as well as getting a first hand glimpse into the daily activities of an army rocket artillery unit, simply like the 1-38FA "Steel" Battaltion Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/SteelBehindTheRock

Never Forget - The Forgotten War. 60th Anniversary of the Armistice Korean War

60 years ago today the armistice was signed and both sides agreed to a cease fire. I hope a peace treaty can finally be signed and the war can officially end. Here is a photo tribute to commemorate the anniversary. North Korea celebrates it as their "Victory Day". Hasn't anyone pointed out to them that the border is exactly where it was when the war started?