The article goes back and forth between what the Marines in Afghanistan are doing and what the Army command wants them to do. The writer highlights some differences in priorities between the various commands in the theater. You should read it and make your own decision about who is making the better decisions.
But for me it’s clear, everyone should just get out of the way and let the Marines do what they think is best. I like the attitude, I like the effort, and I think they will succeed.
God bless the United States Marines!
The photo above, by Lance Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde, is of Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, as they investigate a possible improvised explosive device while on a patrol in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2010.
I don’t know how I missed it, but today I discovered the new United States Navy recruiting slogan. And I like it! “A Global Force for Good” is a great slogan.
I’ve always followed military technology developments and enjoy military history. Why I never served in the armed forces is a mystery to many people, including myself. Anyway, I remember a debate I had with a friends in high school about the future of warfare. A lot of wild claims were made in that argument by me and my friend. I’ll save all those recollections for another time. But on the subject of Star Wars Missile Defense and Brilliant Pebbles my friend had claimed, “you can’t hit a bullet with a bullet.” (more…)
The Washington Post asks the question, “Marines gone rogue or leading the fight against counterinsurgency?”
