Optimism in America’s Forever War
Angry Planet18 Dec 2017

Optimism in America’s Forever War

Marty Skovlund Jr. first went to Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. This year he returned as a journalist. His reports offer a sharp contrast to the main narrative about a place that’s been at war for decades. He sees some hope in the form of Special Operations forces, along with well-trained commandos and police units. But are these really signs of peace to come?


Check out Skovlund’s excellent reporting on the War in Afghanistan over at Task and Purpose.


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