‘The normal military rules are out’ — How veterans helped rescue scores of people from Afghanistan
“This is the most American thing that’s ever happened."
“This is the most American thing that’s ever happened."
"All I ask for is accountability: for people to comment and to say ‘yes, mistakes were made.’"
"There is no greater honor for a Marine to be called to save Americans...That is what my Marines did. They will always be my heroes."
For the time being, it appears as if the original Forever War is now over.
The mission continues — for now.
"I am willing to throw it all away to say to my senior leaders 'I demand accountability.'"
On July 3rd, 2018, the lives of two Tulsa police officers, a Navy reservist and a civilian, became inexorably entwined in a shooting during a traffic stop.
If you blink, you'll miss it.
"They get their mission and they go do it."
'We mourn their loss. We will treat their wounds. And we will support their families in what will most assuredly be devastating grief.'
"We will hunt you down and make you pay.”
"We expect those attacks to continue."
"When you're in that critical moment the only thing you're thinking about is taking care of the people around you."
"It’s my dream to watch that young child called ‘Reach’ grow up to be a U.S. citizen and fly United States Air Force fighters."
“[U]nderstanding your values can benefit you morally, mentally, and emotionally."
Too many people. Not enough time.