The ‘Stan: An officer’s unvarnished view

[RED]

Or… “how to commit professional “suicide” in the U.S. Army.

“How many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding and behind an array of more than seven years of optimistic statements by U.S. senior leaders in Afghanistan?” Lt. Col. Daniel Davis asked in a four-page essay titled “Truth, Lies & Afghanistan: How military leaders have let us down.”

Here's the article:

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/02/army-davis-afghanistan-report-020612w/

[Marine A5 Sniper]

It's a sad situation. Reminds me of another war in which I participated.

jt

[joem]

His career is toast. He'll never get any promotion now.

[Tex]

At least he's telling the truth and not just the crap everyone wants to hear. Promote him immediately, I say.

[jon_norstog]

Reminds me of Col. Hackworth!

jn

[m1ashooter]

Maybe he got passed over and is now speaking his mind.

[Guamsst]

According to the article it looks like he got the "Army" blessing on it. He may not suffer if he doesn't name too many names. I doubt his career is his #1 priority. He seems like he is mor esoldier than politician unlike some.