504,
If I took the location specific info out of your posts I could easily apply your comments to another AOR in the GWOT.
A few reminders all:
1) What's in the press isn't the whole story.
2) We should respect our opponents but also know that their field craft sucks. Keep on keeping on, don't get cocky.
3) The allies with us in this fight are as dedicated as we are and very good.
4) Our 18, 19, 20 YO "kids" are awesome and so is their leadership.
We are winning this war, don't let Katie Couric's, (et. al.) dumb ass tell you otherwise.
Take care,
CG