Troops See a Candid Robert Gates at Town Halls Meetings in Afghanistan
The Pentagon chief has blunt words for NATO, saying U.S. bears "disproportionate" share of mission
Reader Comments
war on terror is not afghan war
I musst say war on terror is not an afghan war.USA know and his Allice know how they fight Alkaida and taliban.afghanistan can do here nothing.if u want to continue fight in afghanistan against terrorists or not u know it.if u dont finish ur job then it is ur own responsibility
troops
our troups are being over ther - many unprepared . we are grandparents of a soldier in the army. we have sent two packages for him with some things to share. what i don'e understand is why we are sending sheets and towels.
need some hype to support thse young men and women - bring them home asap.
It's about time
As a Soldier in the Army based in Afghanistan, I can say that I appreciate the candor. For the writer above..
Billions wasted with little for the troops.
You obviously are not in the military. The amount of new and better equipment is astounding. Considering the lenght of time that is required by federal law for procurement.... I sugest you research just a little before commenting.
Going into Afganistian when the soviets failed in the same mess is just stupid.
Again... a little research will show you that you are wrong. The Soviet Union failed because of a complete and utter lack of understanding of the Afghan people, and culture. Forcing people out of the countryside into the urban centers..ect.
Get the troops home and tell the region it is as much your problem as ours.
Thr "region" could care less... which is why this country is in the state is is. That and our premature departure in the 80's. There are soldiers from many different countries here. Maybe you could visit sometime and seee for yourself.
Spend the money to fix Military Housing, pay benefits and finally get rid of the bloated number of Generals and Col's who spend most of their time behind desks directing business programs only by the thinest of excuse related to the Military.
Aside from the housing issue which has been addressed and corrected and pay which has gone up considerably over the last 8 years... I agree...
Gates
Three Chears for the man of honor....
Defense cuts
The era of blank check spending for whatever in the name of supporting the war should come to an end.
Billions wasted with little for the troops.
Going into Afganistian when the soviets failed in the same mess is just stupid.
Get the troops home and tell the region it is as much your problem as ours.
Spend the money to fix Military Housing, pay benefits and finally get rid of the bloated number of Generals and Col's who spend most of their time behind desks directing business programs only by the thinest of excuse related to the Military.
