Posted on 10/07/2009 6:34:28 PM PDT by underthestreetlite
American soldiers serving in Afghanistan are depressed and deeply disillusioned, according to the chaplains of two US battalions that have spent nine months on the front line in the war against the Taleban.
Many feel that they are risking their lives — and that colleagues have died — for a futile mission and an Afghan population that does nothing to help them, the chaplains told The Times in their makeshift chapel on this fortress-like base in a dusty, brown valley southwest of Kabul.
“The many soldiers who come to see us have a sense of futility and anger about being here. They are really in a state of depression and despair and just want to get back to their families,” said Captain Jeff Masengale, of the 10th Mountain Division’s 2-87 Infantry Battalion.
“They feel they are risking their lives for progress that’s hard to discern,” said Captain Sam Rico, of the Division’s 4-25 Field Artillery Battalion. “They are tired, strained, confused and just want to get through.” The chaplains said that they were speaking out because the men could not.
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Vietnam syndrome is setting in ...
Who needs Tokyo Rose or Axis Sally when you got articles like this?
When their CINC is a coward and cannot define victory this is what you will get. This is Obama’s and the liberals mistake and who will be the last man willing to die for a mistake?
Next we will be getting the word that Chaplains are not allowed to talk to the media! I really feel for these guys as Obama and his Administration seems to be abandoning them.
God Bless our troops.
The American soldier is the best and baddest fighting man on the face of this planet.
Best trained.
Most professional.
They are the brightest and strongest military force for good on earth.
Period.
I’d lose heart too with a vacillating figure like Bummer at the helm.
Who needs Tokyo Rose or Axis Sally when you got...Barak Obama?
These chaplains should be court-martialed.
This is but a continuation of the Former main stream Media’s constant assault on any military action anywhere.....especially American military action.
I wonder what the millions of Unemployed workers are feeling ?
How about the fear of layoffs and the futile job searches going on in America ?
Life is tough, Obama is making it tougher along with a Democratic Congress of Economic ignorance.
Afghanistan is close to being safer than Chicago and its 508 murders last year.
At least the military can carry handguns, Chicagoans cannot.
No National Security Strategy published by the POTUS as required by Goldwater/Nichols. The US Military is rudderless.
Don’t shoot the messenger. Your anger and disgust should be directed at our political ‘leadership’. Their vacillation on direction and commitment leaves our heroes swinging in the wind and encourages our enemies
Confident voice of Canadian troops rarely heard in Afghan debate
Is it true more soldiers have died in Afghanistan since Obama was elected than in all the Bush years combined?
I HATE Barack Hussein Uhbama mmm mmm mmm and I absolutely despise EVERY SINGLE WIMPISH, GIRLISH, COWARDLY, TROOP CRUSHING, UN-AMERICAN LIBERAL FRIGGIN adviser that sorry excuse for a president has around him.
Great job Barry. I know your proud.....cause I certainly am NOT!
Ditto but you left out queer loving.
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