Elite Forces in Afghanistan
Source: The Brian Lehrer Show
Original Post: Bearing The Message
Type: Interview
Topic(s): Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime
Project(s): Special Operations Forces, Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime, U.S. Military Forces and Operations
Original Post: Bearing The Message
Type: Interview
August 11, 2011 — Listen to the interview here
Yesterday, U.S. military officials claimed to have killed Taliban militants responsible for last weekend’s takedown of a Chinook helicopter that killed 38 people, including twenty-two Navy Seals. Matthew Irvine of the Center for New American Security discusses the latest news out of Afghanistan, and the way in which special forces are taking on more military duties as the US prepares to pull troops.
Related:Topic(s): Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime
Project(s): Special Operations Forces, Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime, U.S. Military Forces and Operations
