[colorado tanker]

And his actions may have saved lives but that is not certain, not every engagement costs us lives.

The perps were planning an ambush. When they were arrested, it never happened. I'd like to see you argue this in that battalion's mess hall.

[WilliamofCarmichael]

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[Ispy4u]

I wouldn't have to argue at all. But I would gladly stand in their chow hall and talk the straight poop to them about this. Those troops have seen it for themselves, sometimes the guerrillas are successful, sometimes they are not. It is a simple fact of life, I'm not saying they have it easy, but every one of them are professionals who know their job.

Our main difference I guess is going to be how troop morale is affected by this. In my experience, morale slumps due to big army action on individuals are usually shallow and short lived. This is one BN commander, there are at least 11 more BNs in that division that are totally unaffected by this. I'll bet they felt far worse about the troops who died heading home on R&R.

Our 4th ID is motivated to accomplish their mission, they have been in 'training mode' for years because of 'force 21' equipment enhancements, they are ready to show their stuff, and are more than proud that they have the task to control what may be the toughest part of the theater.