Two Marine Generals Fired for Security Lapses in Afghanistan

EDelahanty, thank you for posting the Washington Post article. I did not know that an investigation had been completed and the results published. I had been wondering if this sad, sad story would be swept under the rug.

I sorrow for the two Marines, Lt. Col. Raible and Sgt. Atwell, who died challenging an unknown force with only their sidearms, and the other Marines who followed them and were wounded. I am saddened by the loss of six Harriers. I am angered by Maj. Gen. Gurganis, who said this action was a "lucky break" for the Taliban. It is not a lucky break for the enemy when watchtowers are unmanned and security patrols are decreased. I suspect that this occurred on a regular basis, and allowed a patient enemy to observe, plan, and execute a fiendishly successful assault.

It also points to problems fighting wars with coalitions. Who are we trusting with our lives? The Tongans?
 
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