Wtfoffers We sat down with the British gunners to discuss why he joined the army, the role of teamwork in combat, and the psychological impact of taking on life. But across the battlefield, can military discipline help troubled young men move away from violence? Knife crimes are on the rise in the shocking incident of 13-year-old Owen Cooper, who brutally stabbed a girl in the UK, spurring deep-seated anger and unsettling hatred of women. Can the Army provide solutions of structure, discipline and purpose to young boys at risk of falling into crime? Join us in conversations that explore the reality of military service, its impact on young people, and whether it could be a path away from violence.
War in Afghanistan
Trooper Green recounts the moment he first stepped into Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a war zone that defines the generation of soldiers. The war in Afghanistan, often referred to as the American War in Afghanistan, began as a direct response to the September 11 attack. Supported by major allies, the United States launched an invasion aimed at dismantling al-Qaeda and eliminating Taliban control to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist base.
Initially supported by a coalition of allies, NATO officially joined the war effort in 2003. The conflict evolved into the longest war in US history following the brutal Afghan civil war (1996-2001). Britain, among other allies, remained involved in the final stages of the war from its first invasion.
