Afghanistan was already slow and then was drawing down before Kabul happened.
August of 21 was the first time and last time I stepped foot into that country. Four of the most rewarding missions of my career so far were into that place.
It's wild sitting at the bar in the squadron with bright eyed Lts looking at the junior Capt (me) listening to stories about Kabul the same way I listened to the crusty majors talking about the early 2010s.
It's a different force than I joined 5 years ago and we're asking more from younger everyday.
August of 21 was the first time and last time I stepped foot into that country. Four of the most rewarding missions of my career so far were into that place.
It's wild sitting at the bar in the squadron with bright eyed Lts looking at the junior Capt (me) listening to stories about Kabul the same way I listened to the crusty majors talking about the early 2010s.
It's a different force than I joined 5 years ago and we're asking more from younger everyday.