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    • February 21, 2013 at 1:24 pm
    BillMFl
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      Written by Jake Tapper, an ABC News journalist imbedded with troops in Afganistan, it is a gripping account of a failed , dubious and callous strategy of locating small groups of American soldiers in extremely remote and isolated bases called FOB's or Foreward Operating Bases located deep in the mountains on the borders of Afganistan/Pakistan. These bases could only be supported by helicopter and the troops were exposed to daily fire from surrounding peaks.

      Written by Jake Tapper, an ABC News journalist imbedded with troops in Afganistan, it is a gripping account of a failed , dubious and callous strategy of locating small groups of American soldiers in extremely remote and isolated bases called FOB's or Foreward Operating Bases located deep in the mountains on the borders of Afganistan/Pakistan. These bases could only be supported by helicopter and the troops were exposed to daily fire from surrounding peaks. Rockets, mortors and machine gun fire were almost a daily event.  You may have seen a young Sgt named Clinton Romesha receive the Congressional Medal of Honor a few days ago. He rallied the remaining survivors in a last ditch counter attack as the base was being over run. Its a gripping story of an indifferent high command needlessly exposing brave young men in an impossible location.

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        • February 22, 2013 at 12:40 pm
        BillMFl
        Participant

          The Outpost. The Outpost. The Oupost.  Why can't I spell?

          • February 22, 2013 at 12:40 pm
          BillMFl
          Participant

            The Outpost. The Outpost. The Oupost.  Why can't I spell?

            • February 22, 2013 at 12:40 pm
            BillMFl
            Participant

              The Outpost. The Outpost. The Oupost.  Why can't I spell?

              • February 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm
              Carole K
              Participant

                No Comment on your post. I just wanted to say hello. It has been a very long time  I hope you and Pat are well.  How long ago was it we were all in Orlando?  Wow,  Lots has changed since then,  I am now a gramdma and love, love love it. Two boys 4 1/2 and 17 montha and a little princess who just turned one.  I also tore my old house down and rebuilt a small two story one,  Health is good,  12 yrs. NED> 

                Sending you and Pat big hugs

                Love and Light

                Carole K

                  • February 22, 2013 at 12:53 pm
                  BillMFl
                  Participant

                    Hello back Carole. Thanks for the hello. It sure has been a long time. Pat and I are well. You always did such a good job pulling people together.  I am a greatgrandfather twice over. Always wanted to be great at something, haha. Those sweet little ones carry us into the future. 

                    • February 22, 2013 at 12:53 pm
                    BillMFl
                    Participant

                      Hello back Carole. Thanks for the hello. It sure has been a long time. Pat and I are well. You always did such a good job pulling people together.  I am a greatgrandfather twice over. Always wanted to be great at something, haha. Those sweet little ones carry us into the future. 

                      • February 22, 2013 at 12:53 pm
                      BillMFl
                      Participant

                        Hello back Carole. Thanks for the hello. It sure has been a long time. Pat and I are well. You always did such a good job pulling people together.  I am a greatgrandfather twice over. Always wanted to be great at something, haha. Those sweet little ones carry us into the future. 

                      • February 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm
                      Carole K
                      Participant

                        No Comment on your post. I just wanted to say hello. It has been a very long time  I hope you and Pat are well.  How long ago was it we were all in Orlando?  Wow,  Lots has changed since then,  I am now a gramdma and love, love love it. Two boys 4 1/2 and 17 montha and a little princess who just turned one.  I also tore my old house down and rebuilt a small two story one,  Health is good,  12 yrs. NED> 

                        Sending you and Pat big hugs

                        Love and Light

                        Carole K

                        • February 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm
                        Carole K
                        Participant

                          No Comment on your post. I just wanted to say hello. It has been a very long time  I hope you and Pat are well.  How long ago was it we were all in Orlando?  Wow,  Lots has changed since then,  I am now a gramdma and love, love love it. Two boys 4 1/2 and 17 montha and a little princess who just turned one.  I also tore my old house down and rebuilt a small two story one,  Health is good,  12 yrs. NED> 

                          Sending you and Pat big hugs

                          Love and Light

                          Carole K

                          • March 3, 2013 at 3:29 am
                          JerryfromFauq
                          Participant

                            Even the American Natives knew that taking the high ground was by far the best starting point.  Why doesn't the current American Military know that?  That was my thought when I first heard the report of the stupid location chosen.

                            • March 3, 2013 at 3:29 am
                            JerryfromFauq
                            Participant

                              Even the American Natives knew that taking the high ground was by far the best starting point.  Why doesn't the current American Military know that?  That was my thought when I first heard the report of the stupid location chosen.

                              • March 3, 2013 at 3:29 am
                              JerryfromFauq
                              Participant

                                Even the American Natives knew that taking the high ground was by far the best starting point.  Why doesn't the current American Military know that?  That was my thought when I first heard the report of the stupid location chosen.

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