The hidden cost of America’s forever war: Young love lost
Jessica Donati
January 21
Excerpt from “Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War” by Jessica Donati.
The U.S. has come to rely on Special Operations to fight the nation’s wars. Because their operations are kept secret, America has forgotten the cost of losing its soldiers.
Matthew Roland was an Air Force captain with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Camp Antonik, a tiny camp that was all that remained of the U.S. footprint in Helmand. He had extended his tour in the southern province to help a new team of Green Berets settle into their new home.