This might explain the little spate of generals leaving.
But one can only wonder why they would have wanted our troops to remain in Afghanistan.
Rare earth minerals.
Afghan mountains are full of them.
The Chinese are chomping at the bit to come in and get them. And the Chinese dont care if Afghan girls go to school.
Military Industrial Complex... Daily operations tempo alone costs millions a day considering wear and tear, replacement equipment, and eventually bod, bags and coffins. Literally the biggest technology driver in US and world.
Opium
[ But one can only wonder why they would have wanted our troops to remain in Afghanistan. ]
Knockheed, Raytheon, etc....
Tellin’ generals: If you keep us in the money, we will give you a wonderful post military retirement do nothing job.