[angrybits]

> I have zero respect for someone that was there

Serving isn't for everyone, and I don't expect you to understand it if you haven't. But either way your attitude is as discourteous as it is pretentious, and you have added zero value to the conversation by shooting your mouth off on the subject.

America's fighting forces will continue to carry out their mission, day in and day out, just like they always have. I have a feeling they'll do just fine without the backing of the German nerd contingent.

[Intermernet]

> America's fighting forces will continue to carry out their mission, day in and day out, just like they always have.

What is the mission? And why is it taking an infinitely long time to carry out?

[angrybits]

It changes over time, and ranges anywhere from the use of force to achieve an objective all the way to simply humanitarian. Sometimes a mix. (delivery of supplies + security) The world is not in a steady state, so as our needs change over time, so does the mission.