Stryker Brigade To Afghanistan For Year

Capt. Nick Carlton tosses 2-year-old Ryan into the air directly following his Stryker Brigade’s Deployment Ceremony at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, Wash., Friday.  About 3,900 soldiers from 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division will begin leaving this month for a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. (AP Photo/The News Tribune, Janet Jensen)

Question: The Marine son of one of my best friends will be headed for his third tour of duty in the Middle East in a few months, leaving behind a wife and a new son. This time he’s going to Afghanistan instead of Iran. Do you think Barack Obama is doing all he can to bring the troops home, as he promised during the campaign?