Might as well make an extra US state in the Middle East somewhere, seems like the military is more often there than at home, would save some trips and be more eco-friendly.

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 21 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think that state is called Israel. And Iraq. Afghanistan seceded.

[–] homura1650@lemm.ee 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Afghanistan didn't secede. The US just got bored with it.

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The Taliban basically kicked them out. The USA got out really quick and messy, leaving behind a ton of equipment (and charging their soldiers for some of it).

[–] MinorLaceration@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Soldiers don't get charged for lost gear in this kind of situation. The military has procedures for relieving service members of liability for this type of loss of equipment. Think of how ineffective the military would be if soldiers had to worry about being liable for losing equipment outside of their control.

https://youtu.be/tZcuOMop6KA?si=vxR5QzbWmZN28AmB

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

https://www.newsweek.com/soldier-blasts-biden-after-getting-charged-gear-he-left-afghanistan-1845627

https://www.tpusa.com/live/army-veteran-claims-military-charged-him-for-gear-he-was-ordered-to-abandon-in-afghanistan

[–] MinorLaceration@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The link I sent you explains exactly the case you are talking about.

Edit: The whole video is probably too long to expect you to watch, but the key point is that the solution is a FLIPL to determine if the soldier is liable. This is a very common occurrence in the Army.

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

A soldier and veteran with documentation vs some video dude's speculation.

So no, your video doesn't actually explain anything. It just throws shade.

The Taliban kicked the US army out of Afghanistsn. America left in a disorganized panic.

[–] MinorLaceration@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

The video is a 20 year army vet, now a military journalist. I am active duty Army. I am telling you, there is a process to relieve a soldier of liability in these situations. It is called a FLIPL. It is an investigation to determine if the soldier is at fault.

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[–] Crikeste@lemm.ee 8 points 7 months ago

Then, the term ‘defense’ would make sense. lmao

[–] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 5 points 7 months ago

That's what Djibouti is for

[–] knfrmity@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 7 months ago

There already is a US state and landed aircraft carrier on the eastern side of the Mediterranean.