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'Soldiers are trained to conduct themselves in a respectful manner and adhere to the Army values... They are also held accountable when they do not.'

"At this point, I am just tired of continuously chasing support and money to do my job."

'Easley fought for his country, and when he needed help, his country let him down.'

Any prognosis of Washington’s misadventure in Afghanistan must account for three critical errors in judgment, each of which proved to be a major inflection point in the conflict.

"Crap that’s even more paperwork.”

'To me, the most indefensible component of everything that occurred was just the delay in getting the interpreters out because that is something that was within our control.'

It's called art, ever heard of it?

“Many see it as just a cargo aircraft. To me, it was always a vessel of hope."

'In this division, leaders jump first, eat last – always.'

"He could have done whatever he wanted, but he wanted to serve his country.”

“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.'"

Rest in peace.

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."