Did you know?
There are 2 wars in Afghanistan?
OEF: Operation Enduring Freedom which has 28,300 American soldiers; soon to be 28,301 when Jeremy arrives in less than one month.
ISAF: International Security Assistance Force which has 23,000 American soldiers and a total of 55,100 troops from 41 countries.
Did you know?
The main reason for fighting this war is to capture Osama Bin Laden?
Did you know?
The US is building a permanent base (possibly 2) in Afghanistan? Besides Osama Bin Laden, concerns are the Taliban and the growing drug traffic.
Did you know?
Aside from the fact that I have a son headed to Afghanistan, I do not understand why we are fighting this war. Lives lost or ruined, so much money spent that we cannot comprehend; I don't really understand it.
Perhaps I don't see the full picture, but I think we are past the point where America can afford to police the world.
But, having said that, I support and give honor and respect to those incredible young men and women who risk their lives to fight this seemingly unwinnable war.
4 comments:
Well said mother dearest. I agree.
I also agree, and am sick that Jeremy has to go.
Actually I'm sick that anyone has to go!
My Jordan will be deployed (probably there) next year as well. I was still hoping for a nice safe Navy hospital ship :(
I'll have to have a discussion with my Major Johnson (Jen's husband) about our rational & objectives in Afganistan. I think it's time for some self-interest where our international politics and interests are concerned ..."they're" all going to hate us whatever we do!
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