but he also said the united states is there for the long hall. we re not finished with afghanistan. in fact to the contrary part of what i ve tried to emphasize to president cars y and the afghan people but also to the american people is this a long-term partnership. in its ninth year has fallen since 2009. americans are now basically split on the issue with about half in favor and half opposed. author and journalist sebatian has watched the war play out up close in his new book war. platoon duty in one of the most dangerous regions in the count row. spent months with him. i spoke with sebastian young for tonight s 360 interview. what was so unique about this place in the valley that you knew you wanted to writes a book about it. the first time that i was with one unit. the five one-month trips over the course of the year and i became accepted into this platoon.