What are your thoughts on the delay of the Afghanistan Drawdown?

2015-10-15T11:29:08-04:00

Will the US ever be able to contain the situation in Afghanistan? How and when can we stabilize it?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 11:39 AM

2015-10-15T11:39:41-04:00

I think it is a double edged sword. We will retain our gains instead of losing them, but the price in blood will continue to climb.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 15 at 2015 11:52 AM

2015-10-15T11:52:48-04:00

I think it is probably a good idea to announce that we care not drawing down and out of Afghanistan SPC Andrew Griffin. Announcing our intention to draw-down our forces and exit by a date certain has previously courted disaster for the folks left behind who supported us.
I don't expect an external power will stabilize Afghanistan. However maintaining a force level while other Americans are helping out in groups such as Doctors Without Borders will help some of the younger generations realize there is hope for Afghanistan and that other people care about the Afghans. Building a sense of community within Afghanistan among the various groups and externally is an important step in the Afghans building stability within Afghanistan.
I would be interested in yout thoughts CPT Pedro Meza

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 12:10 PM

2015-10-15T12:10:18-04:00

More of us will need to sacrifice .... I just hope it don't get worse ...

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Oct 15 at 2015 12:59 PM

2015-10-15T12:59:10-04:00

SPC Andrew Griffin Another campaign promise broken by a politician. Nothing surprising there. What is sad is that the circumstances in Afghanistan have deteriorated to the point that we cannot fully withdraw our troops. What is sad is that soldiers are going to have to deploy to Afghanistan. What is sad is that somewhere in Russia there is someone saying "We told you so."