The US government all but walked away from Afghanistan, diverting its resources and attention to Iraq. The American public has since grown weary of war, even though these soldiers are increasingly being asked to do more, with far less than is necessary to succeed. The troops here are in an unwinnable position. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.