Are you struggling with the news in Afghanistan? How are you feeling today?

Cohen Veterans Network — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:48:48 -0400

The recent events in Afghanistan have been difficult to watch, especially for many in our military and veteran community. The emotions felt during this time can seem insurmountable and could be difficult to process alone.

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Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Aug 16 at 2021 2:58 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:58:59 -0400

Better than expected. I survived Hungary in 1956, not invading Cuba in 1962, the loss of Cambodia and of Vietnam. By that time I knew we were anything but the picture we painted. A large military thatcan project force anywhere on earth but our nation building skills suck.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Aug 16 at 2021 4:02 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:02:01 -0400

Doing pretty good...I have to admit the slap in the face kinda stings and leaves me wondering was it all worth it...then I think to myself yes it was because I went where my nation sent me as I was supposed to and did my job and kept the dang fight over there and not here any more and my family and friends are safe...and for the time being still free.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Aug 16 at 2021 4:13 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:13:55 -0400

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth said it perfectly. I'm proud of every one of us who answered the call and kept terrorism out of our homeland.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 16 at 2021 4:42 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:42:07 -0400

No struggles a couple weeks ago I thought this would happen because a country can’t win a war if they run away screaming like little girls.

Response by SPC Lyle Montgomery made Aug 16 at 2021 6:18 PM

SPC Lyle Montgomery — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:18:34 -0400

This is like the fall of Saigon all over again. When will these idoit politicians like Biden ever learn. I was an Army grunt in Viet Nam. The men and officers fought hard but the lousy politicians in Washington screwed up that war, not the service people who served and it looks like the brain dead idiots in Washington are doing it again. Both parties are to blame but not the brave military people who served. Will we ever learn?

Response by FN Freddie Vaught made Aug 16 at 2021 8:33 PM

FN Freddie Vaught — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:33:24 -0400

I am proud of our nation its people especially those who served and even greater are those who gave their life. I am ashamed of politicians who got us in a war they never intended to win with honor. It is Vietnam all over again. Shame on all politicians, bureaucrats, State Dept, and all of Washington DC you deserve a dishonorable discharge if that was possible. You dishonor all those who fought your proxy wars for the sake of your crummy corrupt agendas.

Response by SP5 Sam Powell made Aug 16 at 2021 8:45 PM

SP5 Sam Powell — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:45:35 -0400

We gave a lot to those who supply who supply weapons. I just hope we developed some new and useful technology.

Response by LCDR Jeff Seitzinger made Aug 16 at 2021 8:45 PM

LCDR Jeff Seitzinger — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:45:42 -0400

Imagine how many Afghani we fucked over this weekend? Just like Desert Storm when we stopped outside Baghdad. Military is just meat for the slaughter. No wonder the world hates America.

Response by SSG James Lansberry made Aug 17 at 2021 2:25 AM

SSG James Lansberry — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 02:25:51 -0400

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Same shit with different politicians. It ain’t never gonna change!!!

Response by SFC Donald Shilo made Aug 17 at 2021 4:03 AM

SFC Donald Shilo — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:03:53 -0400

Some people in the USA, NATO, Pakistan Afghanistan and other so called friends of the USA made a lot of money. Face it for 47 years Biden, Harris, Pelosi, as well as others of both parties made out as AristoElites of the Kleptocracy of the modern world. The only difference is whether those in power are a soft dictator or a hard one. Biden is no different than other long time politicians. But money and blood will still be spent as the public are no longer engaged to stop or limit the power of their so called leaders. Change always comes through violence, when true leaders or statesmen are missing the die is cast. What now, more of the same? The USA created Osama Bin Laden, the USA destabilisation of the Middle East leaves more problems than solutions. Where next? China sea, Ukraine, Spin the globe there is money to be made the “beat goes on.” It’s time for Americans to be engaged or will we lose it as a empire in decline? As Americans can no longer afford to whistle as they pass through another Graveyard of Empires. Veterans always have paid the greatest cost of these follies of foreign policy, and a corrupt political class that can’t see beyond power and enriching themselves. Vets know it has always been about the man next to you, I doubt it will ever change. So hang tight as long as we have each other it will pass.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Aug 17 at 2021 9:24 AM

SSG Edward Tilton — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:24:48 -0400

still not. Apparently we have been feeding equiping and training the Taliban for years

Response by TSgt Greg Lockyear made Aug 17 at 2021 8:51 PM

TSgt Greg Lockyear — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:51:17 -0400

Ive invested 15 of my 20 (6 deployments and 3 years of contract work) years in that place. Every single day deployed, we faced adverse conditions. And to tuck and run like this is unfathomable. What harm would it have done for a small presence there? To keep stability and help secure that region? How long have we been in Europe and Asia? Is it not the same? Pisses me off. I. Trying my best not to let this get to me but it’s proving difficult.

Response by SGT Kenneth Stelly made Aug 19 at 2021 1:50 AM

SGT Kenneth Stelly — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:50:23 -0400

Father blown up in Vietnam, stepbrother KIA in Afghanistan. Not feeling it right now. It's a waste. All in vain.