A former Marine Corps captain with combat experience in Iraq, Hoh had also served in uniform at the Pentagon, and as a civilian in Iraq and at the State Department. By July, he was the senior U.S. civilian in Zabul province, a Taliban hotbed. But last Full Story »
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This is an example of superb journalism. The story presents the facts of the matter, complete with a link (online version) to the actual resignation letter, which is well worth reading, and puts those facts in context with a very compelling account of the experiences that shaped the military life and attitudes of Capt. Hoh. Hoh is presented here as a sincere, thoughtful, brave and resourceful soldier and employee of the Foreign Service. The content of his letter supports what the article says about him.
Hoh's main message is that the situation in Afghanistan no longer provides a legitimate reason for a US military presence there. I concur, and I hope that President Obama reads this letter.