Well, I'm sure it's not Southern California.
I was thinking it might be cool if you could post some photos of Afghanistan when you have the chance.
Nothing that would get you courtmartialed, of course. Don't go all Geraldo Rivera on us!
What specifically sucks? The danger? People not friendly? Lack of modern accomodations? Freezing your ass off in the mountains, or maybe scorching heat? The lack of any women who aren't wearing a muslim body-bag?
That would all suck, or maybe you have something else in mind. I think regardless of the suck, it would be an interesting experience for a year. You could keep a journal for a year and document your experience, maybe even write a book about it later.
Just some ideas that might help get you through.
I forget the date that Comrade Obama selected for withdrawal, but while I think it's not in the U.S. national interest to withdraw prematurely, withdrawal would work in your favor, and minimize the time you have to be there. And hopefully re-deploy you to Europe, the U.S., or somewhere else more tolerable.
Regardless, hope you stay safe and it goes by quickly.
