MERRY CHRISTMAS

by Jeremiah Ridgeway

Uploaded 18 Sep 2007 — 10 favorites

© Jeremiah Ridgeway

Nuristan, Afghanistan, December 2006. A US Chinook helicopter drops off supplies and Christmas gifts to soldiers in a remote mountain top outpost. The gifts were all addressed "Dear Soldier in Iraq", enforcing many of the soldiers' feelings about Afghanistan being America's latest 'Forgotten War'.

4 responses

  • Jeremiah Ridgeway

    Jeremiah Ridgeway said (18 Sep 2007):

    Part of the reason my camera broke in Afg.

  • Daniel Gasienica

    Daniel Gasienica gave props (26 Sep 2007):

    Unbelievably well executed. Kudos!

  • Martin Duckitt

    Martin Duckitt gave props (12 Apr 2008):

    Some one has said it before you ever take bad photos

  • Nicole Roberts

    Nicole Roberts said (9 May 2009):

    Your photos are amazing!! When I make it over there next year...I hope to tell the story even half as well as you! You are an amazing inspiration!

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