2nd week at work - 9 March, 2011
Today was my last day in civilian clothes.
My two outdoor jackets, hats and t-shirt were delivered with the correct military rank this morning at the warehouse. The guys over there know me by my first name now. They're slow but really sweet and helpful.
I am Sergeant First Class here - hired as a specialist producer of International Psychological Operations. I’m not allowed to carry out psyops in my own country and unless I’ve personally bought some military clothes – which I can do for a bargain - I’m not allowed to mix my military gear with any civilian clothes. When outdoors, I always have to wear a hat (unless somebody with a higher rank gives me permission to take it off).
I will carry out my first mission next week. It’s an operation to test technology and in this case, our radio technology. Today I’ve been putting together content for a new FM radio station with music and jingles and will be broadcasting over Stockholm next Wednesday to Sunday.
It's strange but after just one week in Enköping, I'm starting to feel more positive and at home here.
