Remembering a Fallen Soldier in Afghanistan - Craig Mullaney

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/03/09/The_Unforgiving_Minute_A_Soldiers_Education

West Point graduate and US Army veteran Craig Mullaney discusses when his platoon was ambushed in Afghanistan and the emotional consequences of losing a soldier during combat. "When you're doing causality evacuation drills in ranger school, the stretcher doesn't get slippery with blood," says Mullaney.

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Craig Mullaney, a West Point grad, Rhodes scholar, and Army Ranger recounts his unparalleled education in the art of war and reckons with the hard wisdom that only battle itself can bestow. - Politics and Prose Bookstore

Craig Mullaney grew up in a blue-collar, Irish-Catholic family in Wickford, Rhode Island. He was an all-state wrestler at Bishop Hendricken High School and received his nomination to the U.S. Military Academy from the late Senator John Chafee.

As a cadet, Craig studied history and was a member of the sport parachute team, completing over 450 freefall skydives and earning a professional performance rating. He graduated West Point in 2000 and was commissioned in the United States Army. After completing Ranger School, Craig continued to the University of Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship. At Oxford, he completed two masters degrees, rowed for Lincoln College, and played on the university lacrosse team.

In 2003, Craig led an infantry rifle platoon along the hostile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan with the 10th Mountain Division as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. His platoon operated along the entire spectrum of military operations' from humanitarian assistance with the first Provincial Reconstruction Team established in Afghanistan to combat engagements against Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

Following his return to the United States, Craig joined the elite 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," in Arlington, Virginia, responsible for Arlington Ceremonial burials, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and defense of the National Capital Region. He served for three years as the Army Exchange Officer to the history faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland where he focused on American foreign policy and directed the international scholarships program.

After leaving the military, Craig served as a national security adviser on Barack Obama's presidential campaign, led veterans outreach efforts in western Pennsylvania, and was the Chief of Staff for the President-elect's Department of Defense Review Team. Craig's military decorations include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with "V" device, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge.

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[FOXP28541]

The Taliban is made up of foreign fighters--not Afghanis. They recruit from an area called Waziristan. I'm writing this from Kabul right now and I promise you, the Afghanis hate Arabs more than you could ever believe.

[Seabreezecb]

It upsets me that most of the people ( I guess I have to include myself) have NO idea what these men and women have endured - and I'm ashamed of the stupid comments people make about it.

[MrBigboss20011]

God damn who said afghans hate arabs ,they don`t we`re brothers ,the arabs fought side by side with the afghans against the Russian and americans ,ther`re many arabs who killed defending afghanistan

[NoscopeCarnage]

@rationalskeptic7718 Thank you for the entertaining stupidity, fucktard.

[BlueDevilStrong1227]

For all these comments saying "Dumb ass" and such. Id love to see you go out in 100 degree weather with a vest and a ton of gear. And go risk your lives for our wonderful country. Because last time I checked you haven't. I have, and now I don't have a leg. So go talk bullshit somewhere else.

[ARMYFUCKER]

Im quite sure he knows what he is talking about. If you have nothing respectful to say about Mr.Mullaney, or anyone who has served than just keep your ignorant mouth shut. And if you do decide to say anything disrespectful, go fuck yourself, and get your ass back in front of that Modern warfare 2 bullshit.

[skiut64]

It sure is easy to back seat drive decisions not having been there to know the situation or information that was presented.

War is ugly! No one wants war, but one thing is for sure...it is inevitable. I pray for the safety of these men and women.

I pray we can bring them home safe. I also pray that they complete their combat missions to eliminate the combat threats to the United States of America!!!

God Bless our Troops!

[skiut64]

It sure is easy to back seat drive decisions not having been there to know the situation or information that was presented. War is ugly! No one wants war, but one thing is for sure...it is inevitable. I pray for the safety of these men and women. I pray we can bring them home safe. I also pray that they complete their combat missions to eliminate the combat threats to the United States of America!!! God Bless our Troops!

[skiut64]

It sure is easy to back seat drive decisions not having been there to know the situation or information that was presented. War is ugly! No one wants war, but one thing is for sure...it is inevitable. I pray for the safety of these men and women. I pray we can bring them home safe. I also pray that they complete their combat missions to eliminate the combat threats to the United States of America!!! God Bless our Troops!