For 13 years American military personnel have been embroiled in America's longest sustained combat operation in Afghanistan, but while the world has seen thousands of hours of coverage and analysis of the war, the thoughts and experiences of the men and women on the ground have been hard to come by. <i>Enduring Freedom, Enduring Voices</i> documents the history of the US military in Afghanistan through the words and experiences of the men and women who have endured it first hand. From senior-level commanders right through to the view through soldier's gunsights, out of the supply truck window or the airman's target reticule, this new work uncovers the full range of experiences of American armed forces in Afghanistan, providing an unparalleled and strikingly honest assessment of the conflict and of individual's experiences whilst on the ground. From combat operations to covert ops, infrastructure rebuilding to training the local police and Afghan army, Michael Walling's creates an intriguing narrative the reveals the timeless stories of determination, heroism, sacrifice and strength that have shaped Operartion Enduring Freedom