Just a quick update from Slice on how things are going in Afghanistan:
Things are going really well here. We are killing a lot of mid to high-level bad guys. If we had a little more time here, or if the Army would reinforce success, we could break the back of the Taliban. It’s amazing to watch our military in full force.
Looks like we may be extended for thirty days, but no one can say for sure. Still awaiting SecDef approval. We’re not even sure where it would be–here, Greece, Liberia, etc. It’s all a crap shoot. But if we do get extended, that may blow my goal of having single-digit days on the ship for a 6-month float.
Most Marines don’t feel comfortable at sea. Beaches suit them better!