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linuxman

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12. I've heard from soldiers who were present at the outpost at the time.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sun Jun 1, 2014, 09:57 AM

Jun 2014

They all state that he walked off post and into the area controlled by the locals after his guard shift. Having stood guard duty more than is healthy myself, I can understand how thin it can rub you. Apparently he was at his wits end over what were undoubtedly many stresses. That being said, he is an American soldier, and we should NEVER leave someone behind, regardless of their circumstances. I'm sure the 5 Taliban commanders won't have long after their mandatory year in holding is up anyway. I'm glad we have him back. God only knows what he learned while away.

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Senate Tool Inhofe and a lame brain TeaHadist in the House have their panties in a knot already Exposethefrauds Jun 2014 #10

K & R Scurrilous Jun 2014 #11

I've heard from soldiers who were present at the outpost at the time. linuxman Jun 2014 #12

I've heard from soldiers who were present at the outpost at the time. Scuba Jun 2014 #13

Yeah, and I heard from soldiers on the post that he performed magic incantations PCIntern Jun 2014 #15

I've heard and read several babylonsister Jun 2014 #16

I heard linuxman is a troll, hears all kinds of things. Several people have told me. Fred Sanders Jun 2014 #17

K&R flamingdem Jun 2014 #14