Radio Broadcast: The Pointed Stick - Surprised Surprise Attackers
In the year 2008, Combat Outpost Lowell, a remote base in Afghanistan's Nuristan province, was a hotbed of activity. Accessible only by helicopter, the outpost was frequently under attack, making it a challenging outpost for the troops stationed there.
During this time, Major Corey Faison served as a scout platoon leader at Combat Outpost Lowell. The mission he led aimed at killing or capturing a high-value target transiting the area. However, their journey was not without incident. As they climbed the mountains towards a designated point for an ambush, the group was ambushed themselves.
The image accompanying this article, taken by Sgt. Matthew Moeller, US Army, might provide additional visual details about these events. It could depict Major Corey Faison, Afghan National Army troops, or the two interpreters, or it could be a scene from their mission.
The Nuristan province was a hotbed of Taliban activity, making missions such as this one dangerous and challenging. The full story of this event can be listened to below for a deeper understanding of the events that unfolded.
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