Taliban Capture US Soldier

Let's hope this doesn't end as badly as it might. The soldier was not involved in the major offensive in the South. It's unclear if this is in response to it, or the Taliban just taking advantage of an opportunity. An AP video report on the offensive below.

KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A U.S. soldier has been captured by militants in Afghanistan, the U.S. military and the Taliban said Thursday.

A soldier mans a weapon at the rear of a U.S. Army helicopter over Afghanistan in May.

 The unidentified soldier has been missing since Tuesday. U.S. forces are exhausting all resources to find the soldier, the military said.

"We are not providing any further details at this time, in order to protect the welfare of the soldier," a military statement said.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the abduction. The U.S. soldier was kidnapped along with three Afghan soldiers, Taliban commander Mulvi Sangeen said.

Comments

[Chris R]

I wish him the best. Hopefully he will not be tortured and is able to join his family soon.

[Ronk]

Isn't this what the guy's in the military are paid for? They are paid to die, kill or suffer for somebody else's ideas or for lines on a map.

I wish this guy the best, but he seems to be doing what many people want... which is a tool used to foment hatred in ignorant hate-filled people.

[syn]

Whenever the ignorant hate-filled people show their ugly faces I head over to Any Soldier where I can connect with my heroes, the good guys who in quiet determination continue forward with courage, will, and wisdom towards a more peaceful world free of hate-filled terror and tyranny.

God Bless you, Soldier; I'll keep you in my prayers asking that your heart be filled with the courage and strength to see your through this trying time.