A RI Soldier's Life: Sleeping With Weapons

A RI Soldier's Life: Sleeping With Weapons

PFC Joshua Boccanfuso, a RI soldier stationed in Afghanistan, has shared a series of images and stories with GoLocalProv. See the war through his eyes and read what he has to tell... and come back every day for more very personal glimpses into a war zone far from home.

This picture was taken in the place where I sleep.

This is my ammunition, and I keep it right across from my bed.

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Joshua Boccanfuso grew up in Warwick and Cranston, went to Cranston West HS and the culinary program at the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center. He enrolled in the Army in October of 2008. He is currently stationed at combat outpost Zerok in Afghanistan, and endures regular mortar attacks. In special correspondence with GoLocalProv's Tracey Minkin, he shares his images and experiences with GoLocalProv readers. His next photo will appear tomorrow.