You respectfully disagree with the author? Based on what, your experience in Afghanistan? Do you understand his background? When guys like Peter Blaber talk, smart folks take the opportunity to shut up and listen, especially when it comes to fighting in places like Afghanistan.
When I first showed up at Bagram in March of ‘02 there were less than 1,000 U.S. “troops” there. That included all of the SOCOM ground and air assets as well as a squadron of AH64s, a squadron of A-10s, about 300 10th Mount Div soldiers plus the support for all of the above. 2,500 are more than enough to run Bagram AB, provide base security, and give logistical support as well as USSOCOM assistance to the Afghan Air Force & Special Forces.
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