This command takes all allegations of misconduct or inappropriate behavior seriously, ... If the allegation is substantiated, the appropriate course of action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and corrective action will be taken.
This command does not condone the mistreatment of enemy combatants or the desecration of their religious and cultural beliefs.
Our investigation found there was no intent to desecrate the remains, but only to dispose them for hygienic reasons,
One of the main vulnerabilities of the Afghan Army is their logistics system,
This alleged action is repugnant to our common values, is contrary to our commands-approved tactical operating procedures, and is not sanctioned by this command,
This alleged action is repugnant to our common values,
These soldiers were operating and fighting alongside Afghan National Security Forces,
I'm not ready to sign up to the fact that Taliban are crumbling, ... There still will be an enemy insurgency next spring.
Until the government is strong enough, there will always be a resurgence in spring,
If the involved service members are found guilty of misconduct, they will be punished according to U.S. military law,