Return to Afghan combat outpost leads to unexpected firefight

They were the first U.S. soldiers to set foot in this remote corner of Logar province in more than three years. Deployed to support an Afghan battalion, they did not intend to engage in combat. The Taliban, however, had other plans for them. “Our role wasn’t really to fight,” said Lt. Graham Hennig, a platoon leader with Dragon Troop. “It just so happened that the fight crept it’s way up to us.”
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[@JLB456]

This is not even close to conventional warfare. We wear uniforms and the combatants look like everyone else. Only the locals know who's who.

[@erik.cowell1277]

I Know The Enemy sniper missed, but for 1300 M away that was close as hell...

[@bcask61]

6 months after we pull out, it will be like we were never there.

[@patrickdewhurst3378]

"I was expecting to watch movies all deployments." Lol, I love this because it's sooo true. "You guys are just going to chill and gain some valuable life experience over there. We're hardly even fighting in Afghanistan anymore...." (get's immediately sent to the most active region).

[@jordancsyracuse1241]

12:35

[@leeroypipkin6657]

As a totally disabled Vietnam Combat veteran and as a Marine and Army Abn. LRRP/ Ranger, and SF,.... I say to those who serve and have served; Semper Fi and RLTW. and Salute them all. God bless

[@edwardshields]

Americans get shot at replies with a "WOOOHOOOO!!!!!".

[@nofux9826]

"Leaving the fight to the ANA" LOL that is suicide. At best the ANA are incompetent, and at worst they are complicit.

[@mercenarymike1397]

Damn, I was there at FOB Ghazni when this was being filmed... never saw this before until today

[@mikeloghry9521]

I've been L o n g since retired. Still miss Serving. I'm 68 years old now. I SALUTE THEM ALL.

[@netdgfazo3492]

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[@nolantangcalagan6518]

Lt. tries not to laugh as he reads his script about the ANA being ready :D

[@fumez111]

imagine being the guy calling in an A-10. you've got several tons of steel and 4,200 RPM of high caliber gun beneath you. must feel powerful

[@ethanroland59]

That was 6 years ago, I wonder how they're doing now.

[@hoplite46]

You guys are very lucky to constant air support Back in the day we had nothing

[@hongchang9370]

Americas longest war, I am from a military family, I was rejected,and my brother and sister,who were serving at the same time,career vets. Felt my pain, they made me feel a part of when I visited them in Panama.. love ya Shiela and brother Tim. Thanks Bearhunter5. The world is not safe, Allies must stay together.

[@swestervelt]

American soldier as two A-10s streak by " I love those things" .

[@mik55tv22]

Firing a dragunov from 1300 yards and almost hitting a head sized target is some extream skill

[@omarabbasir]

Afghanistan; graveyard of empires

[@duanejessup3708]

I know I'm late, but great insight and thank you/y'all