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Later, as we headed back to the outpost in the gathering darkness, Ellis said, "Well, at least he knew we were Americans. Some of them still think we're Russians.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Afghanistan: A Tale of Soldiers and a School | 4/15/2010 | See Source »

He asked if Rahman could give us a tour of the property. He didn't reveal the purpose of the exploration; he didn't want to give the Taliban advance warning of his intentions. But, as Ellis expected, the roof of the compound was a perfect observation post. When the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Afghanistan: A Tale of Soldiers and a School | 4/15/2010 | See Source »

That night, Ellis learned that his superiors had, once again, briefed their superiors at RC-South about the Pir Mohammed School operation. "They want to sleep on it at RC-South," Ellis said, rolling his eyes. "And battalion said they don't want me calling up, trying to convince them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Afghanistan: A Tale of Soldiers and a School | 4/15/2010 | See Source »

The next afternoon, Ellis received word from battalion: there would be another delay, ostensibly of five days, but Ellis knew it would be longer than that. The Canadian bomb-disposal unit couldn't wait around. It had to go on to other projects. "This is becoming a joke," said one...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Afghanistan: A Tale of Soldiers and a School | 4/15/2010 | See Source »

Disaster A week later, Ellis was still waiting for the operation to be approved, when disaster struck - and a signature Afghan disaster at that. At about 5 a.m. on April 12, an American convoy passing through Senjaray on the Ring Road slowed on the curve in front of Dog Company...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Afghanistan: A Tale of Soldiers and a School | 4/15/2010 | See Source »

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