The Death of Osama

Why does U/Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the attacks on 9/11...the reason we are here get his own post in my blog.  Because even in his death he instills fear in me.  First, I found out about his death via Facebook!  As I saw the posting, I searched the news sites on the web and found nothing.  As the day started to unfold it was on the new sites and television and it felt surreal. 

As the folks in the United States celebrate his death, those of us here in theater are a little more cautious because we know that with his death comes retaliation.  The Taliban have already proven themselves to be patient and tenacious.  They dug a hole 1,000 ft under a prison with spoons to release 400 of their brethern, so what makes us think they are not plotting something because we killed their leader?  Because Bin Laden is dead means we're in more danger.

The base has stepped up security and I was VERY hesitant to be happy in front of the local nationals who work in the hospital along side us and I'm suddenly more suspicious of them.  For the first time in the five months I've been here, I am feeling actual fear.  I wasn't afraid the first time they shot rockets at us or the first time I saw the result of their deadly IEDs.  Today, I feel it. 
I am afraid of the aftermath.  The Taliban had threatened that they were starting their spring offensive on 1 May and today their leader has been killed by U.S. Forces (good on the SEALS and good intel).  I think President Obama also felt a little fear today because he used the word "God" three times in his address to the country.  I cannot recall a time he used the word "God" in any of his speeches.

So as my friends and family celebrate the death of this horrible man in the U.S. I know I have to keep my head low, eyes open and guard up more than before; and that is the reason he gets a post.