In the final entry of his audio journal from a soldier's perspective, Vermont National Guard Capt. Larry Doane describes looking his enemy in the eye.

Captain Larry Doane, a VPR commentator, looks at the Guard deployment from a soldier's perspective. In today's entry, he describes joining a celebration for an Afghan marriage.

Commentator Larry Doane, a captain in the Vermont National Guard who is on deployment in Afghanistan, describes his soldiers' daily patrols.

VPR commentator Larry Doane, who is a captain in the Vermont National Guard, reflects on the nature of his duties in Afghanistan.