Was that Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore?
He uses “zero regard for islamic customs” like its a bad thing.
“U.S. Army Special Forces major James Gant”
Sorry pal, unaccompanied means unaccompanied and that’s the fact Jack.
Broke Islamic rules:
How can I NOT like this guy...?!
Also there are no objectives wrt our presence there.
The whole intervention is without merit.
“officer who clearly possesses essentially zero regard for Islamic customs”
I have no problem with this part.
Great article, thanks for sharing!
Bo?
What part of “embedded media” don’t you understand?
"Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have more responsibility here than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. I know deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!"
Col. Nathan R. Jessup
Link to the book. I’ll kindle it.
http://www.amazon.com/American-Spartan-Promise-Mission-Betrayal/dp/0062114980/ref=sr_1_1/184-3294298-7444310?ie=UTF8&qid=1395857638&sr=8-1&keywords=american+spartan