Moon Dust and Rocks

Everything here is dirty. They call the dirt "moon dust". It is fine, almost like baby powder. Gets into everything. Everything. The constant smell of dirt is only eclipsed by that of the trash incendiaries which burn 24/7 (pics below). The combination of smells makes this place a pleasure to walk/run/work in.


There is no sense trying to keep things clean. Sweep floor or dust your computer; dirty again within minutes. In most places when it rains, the water will clean off the sidewalks and streets. Here, it only makes a muddy mess. The video below will give you an idea of how fine the dust is (yes I felt pretty stupid walking around video taping my feet). The rocks. Well, the rocks were spread all over the place to counter the dirt. End effect. Dirty rocks that twist ankles and knees if one is not careful.

The moon dust and rocks are simply another fact of life here at Bagram.

So is the pollution.












24/7 operation to get rid of trash for over 30,000 people who live/work on base.
Altitude (~6,500 feet above sea level), dirt and pollution; makes for healthy lungs...