hangarang t1_ja6bcb4 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 3:58 AM

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“withdrawal out of bagram” = big e4 mindset. Not possible to secure a geo area that large with the force policy makers left the DoD. No contribution from foreign militaries an hour north. HKIA was the only real option.

NoBallNorChain t1_ja6se83 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 6:56 AM

Can you translate what you just said? What is a "big e4 mindset?"

Brix106 t1_ja75qhy wrote on February 27, 2023 at 10:02 AM

A boot.

theboardwalkpodcast OP t1_ja7c4x4 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM

We couldn't accomplish anything with 2500 advisors in country. Which is why 5000 soldiers and marines were sent back in for the evacuation. If Bagram requires more people, and it would have, then you send more people.