True....Our government made it abundantly clear that no hard was to come to any American soldiers while we were there. The Albanians loved Bill Clinton. On one occasion in 2004, it appeared that Hamas set up an Ambush on a bus with American CivPol officers, A jordanian no less. A suicide bombing was thwarted in either 2004, I believe that is the year. I don't remember the exact date, but for the most part, they liked the American presence. However, my contention was that if we didn't ensure them their independence this would change.
"that no hard was to come to any American soldiers "
Correction...that no HARM was to come to any American Soldiers, I meant to say.
The Albanians still love Bill Clinton but they have gotten their use out of American soldiers. At this point they would just as soon see the Americans withdraw from Kosovo. Thanks for the close air support! Don't call us we'll call you!
Did I forget to mention that a teenager Albanian shot and killed a 11B in northern Kosovo while on routine dismounted patrol with an AK.