I think every war certainly wears on national will and national patience, particularly a counterinsurgency. - Stanley A. McChrystal 1 Share Now -
I'm not good at eating small meals. Some people can sit down and be very disciplined. When I sit down at a meal, I sort of eat everything I can reach. I know medical people say that's exactly the wrong formula, but I've made it this far. - Stanley A. McChrystal 2 Share Now -
The eight years of war since 9/11 had meant several Christmases away from home for most of these men. For soldiers at war, there's comforting continuity in the traditions and inevitability of Christmas. - Stanley A. McChrystal 4 Share Now -