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YOUR SERVICE WAS HONORABLE This was a moment some others may
For Those Who Served in not be able to share.
You did it in obscurity and without
Afghanistan…from a Vietnam Vet public note. But, to those that witnessed
it, you made a difference that will reso-
nate far past your absence.
You were an American displaying
what we as a Nation are surely all about.
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Above all else, you were supremely,
demonstrably honorable.
Many others cannot say that.
You brought smiles to countless peo-
ple who otherwise would have nothing
to smile about. Even if it was just for a
moment in time, it mattered.
The agonizing reappraisals can be left
■ by Keith Nightingale to policy makers, historians, and the
American people. That isn’t your job. It Page
ake a deep breath and put your pany Leader. We are excited to share his never was your job…nor your responsi- COVID-19
mind in neutral. Yes – Afghanistan thoughts with you. bility. 8
Thas fallen and we left a lot of blood
there. No – you and our combat casual- You did your job and supported righ- Rest easy. You, those that served, gave
ties did not serve in vain. You shined a teous endeavors. our dead and wounded meaning by your
light in some of the darkest places on the presence and participation in something
globe. You ensured tens of thousands of ter- greater than yourself.
rorists never died from old age.
This is part of our Nightingale Series. The Praetorian Guard – you were and
Col. (Ret.) Keith Nightingale’s experi- For a brief, shining moment you dem- are providing purpose and pride to a Ser-
ence, insight, and dedication to develop- onstrated what American values are vice that many others, acting on a higher
ing tactical units for the rigors of war are about. plane, could not match.
aligned with the purpose of The Com- (Continues on page 2)
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THE UNFORCED ERROR from their actions the Taliban want to for FISHER HOUSE 11
isolate Kabul.
■ By Col Richard Keirn
The rapid Taliban gains are deeply
The Afghanistan withdrawal has now tack the northern part of the city and that concerning. The Embassy as well as the
suddenly become perilous for President means that the security situation is get- Pentagon maintain that the Afghan Air
Biden. His exit from the Afghanistan ting worse. Most think that Kabul could Force is capable and fl ying more mis-
War has been marred by a very rapid in- be taken in the next 30 to 90 days. sions than ever. This strikes a chord of
crease in the gains of the Taliban. And disbelief. The U.S. Air Force has said
that threatens to turn the fulfillment of a The rush of 3,000 Marines into Af- the Afghan Air Force is crumbling and
popular campaign promise into a politi- ghanistan will test President Biden’s its pilots are hiding to keep from being
cal liability. withdrawal deadline. The Marines mis- captured and killed.
sion will be to assist with the airlift of Page
As the Taliban seize the province near Embassy personnel and Afghan allies. PURPLE HEART DAY 6-7
the capital of Kabul it is starting to at- The Embassy has stated that clearly (Continues on page 2)
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