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For over 4 ¿ years, Rich Walton was a civilian contractor working on construction jobs in the Afghanistan war zone. His role included actively connecting with US and Afghan military and the heads of various coalition task forces. In addition to working on military bases surrounded by protective walls, he worked outside the bases on schools, women's dorms, medical clinics, and public structures being built in the Afghan villages. The Taliban and other terrorists did not want these structures built, so the dangers were very real and a constant threat.
This book will give you insights on how Rich Walton became an expert drumming up construction jobs and how creative business networking amidst sniper fire and terrorist attacks helped him succeed in business and make it out alive.
Some of his stories and photos will tug at your heart emotionally while others are unbelievably hilarious. Through these experiences, you will see how Rich Walton came to be known as The Face of America the Afghans will Remember. Includes resources, study guide questions, and military terminology lists
About the author
Rich Walton had his own Architectural Design business for 30 years, winning several awards for his home designs in the Pacific Northwest. Upon accepting work in Afghanistan in 2009, Rich soon gained a passion for winningthe hearts and minds of the Afghan people in remote areas by helping buildschools that made education available to boys and girls. He firmly believesthe only way Afghanistan will survive is through education.Walton worked in Afghanistan for over four years, traveling all over thecountry as a construction manager and architectural designer, helping buildfacilities for both the U.S. and Afghan armies. More importantly, Rich wasa key member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), where he designed and helped construct medical facilities, the Herat University women'sdorm, and a variety of other projects.Walton is a graduate of the University of Oregon and along with his wife,Shirley, was co-president of the United States Naval Academy Parents Clubof Oregon & Southwest Washington.
