Dogs roam the uninhabited land between Macedonian villages and the OPs. Large, growling dogs chase the Humvees and 5-tons as they travel the country roads. Children and livestock also become obstacles. The kids come from everywhere and swarm the vehicles. We have to be careful we don't accidentally hit any of them.
Shepherds herding flocks and ranchers running cattle are other obstacles the convoys encounter.
Once they finally reach their destination, the platoon members unload the food, fuel and water with the help of the soldiers manning the OPs. Then both groups warm up and relax before the support platoon heads to the next OP or returns to Camp Able Sentry. The crew at this OP traditionally shares its meals with the soldiers. Once the mission is complete, the support platoon refuels, cleans its vehicles and preps for the next day's journey. Casondra Brewster is assigned to the Operation Able Sentry public affairs office.