Didn't work in Vietnam, either

NATO forces have abandoned an outpost in eastern Afghanistan where nine U.S. soldiers were killed over the weekend. "We can confirm that a temporary outpost which was established in the village of Wanat has been removed," NATO spokesman Mark Laity said. "We will continue to patrol the village along with the Afghan National Army."
"The citizens in Wanat and northern Kunar province can be assured that ISAF and ANSF are going to continue with a strong presence in the area'" Capt. Mike Finney said in a statement on the NATO force's website. "We are committed, now more than ever, to establishing a secure environment that will allow even greater opportunities for development and a stronger Afghan governmental influence."

Rico says it sounds like 1968 all over again...