Quote Originally Posted by Milkman View Post
Public supports is eroding. Objectives difficult to achieve. Afghanistan seems to be the smaller reminder of another foreign American intervention in the past. Seems like the momentem is changing, and I am sure the insurgents are monitoring the US and western media.

http://www.military.com/news/article...24&ESRC=dod.nl


Ambushed Marines' Aid Call 'Rejected'
September 10, 2009
Agence France-Presse

NATO-led forces are investigating the death of four Marines in eastern Afghanistan after their commanders reportedly rejected requests for artillery fire in a battle with insurgents, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

Thanks for the report, Milkie.

GANJGAL, Afghanistan — We walked into a trap, a killing zone of relentless gunfire and rocket barrages from Afghan insurgents hidden in the mountainsides and in a fortress-like village where women and children were replenishing their ammunition.
'We're pinned down:' 4 U.S. Marines die in Afghan ambush | McClatchy


(audio report included)