1) I volunteered for several reasons;

a) I believe in the mission in Afghanistan. I believe we can help those
people

b) Someone from my command had to go, I was the best trained, and the only one without family or children. I have nothing to lose, my death woulf have the least impact.

c) I joined the military to serve my country. I will do that whether I agree with the action or not. I have also served in Iraq, which I do not agree with, but I was there. Because it is my job, and my sworn duty. I believe in honor over all.

2) How did I feel while I was there? That's a complicated question. About the administration and my leadership? I was sickened, and greatly disheartened when I saw how insincere so many of our efforts to help are, and how we support Pakistan so much despite the fact that we know full well they provide aid, funds and training to our enemies. But I also felt good about the men with whom I had the privilege to serve. I felt that we were doing some good things in that country despite our administrations intentions. For the real details of how I felt, see War in the SandBox...