Michael's Dispatches
Sean Pillai interviews Jeff Mellinger
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- Published: Saturday, 27 June 2009 03:20
27 June 2009
Kabul, Afghanistan
The clearest sign that I am back in Afghanistan is that the electricity is out again. Other than that, the day is bright, shiny and cool in Kabul.
While reading/listening through the morning news, this excellent interview with Command Sergeant Major Jeff Mellinger popped up. The interview was conducted by Sean Pillai.
CSM Mellinger has spent about 37 years in the United States Army. He was the single most knowledgeable soldier I ever met when it comes to the ground war in Iraq. He's a walking encyclopedia who spent more time on those hot, dangerous streets than most grunts. CSM Mellinger gained immense respect from the combat troops. He only had two bosses in Iraq. The first was General Casey, and the second was General Petraeus, Jeff Mellinger didn't like office life. He liked to walk the line.
The electricity is back on, so this message can now get back to you.
Michael
