Day 143: Jingle Truck

Here in Afghanistan, there is a propensity for those who own large cargo trucks to "customize" them. Just like the prototypical, trendy Honda VTec-powered "rice rocket" that we see in the US or the vehicle transformations that can be witnessed on MTV's "Pimp My Ride", in Afghanistan we have the "Jingle Truck". It's purely coincidental that I am choosing to blog about this near Christmas time! You know...Jingle Bells...Jingle Truck...Jingle all the way...(I know...that wasn't that funny).


"Jingle Trucks" can be seen all over Afghanistan, and they come with all sorts of colors, designs, and dangling decor. Here is a prime example of one.


In the spirit of Christmas and in celebration of living in the land of the Jingle Truck, some troops decided to put their creative skills to work and design a US version. It's amazing what people can do with some Christmas lights, a HUMVEE, and a lot of free time.

As you all experience your very own Christmas celebrations amongst family and friends, please take a brief moment to pray for the many troops that will be spending their Christmas away from their loved ones this year.