Nathaniel Fick

former Marine, Operation Enduring Freedom

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Former Marine who fought in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Pakistan (2001-2002) and author of One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer; Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security

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Ballots boxes are on their way to Kabul in cars, helicopters and on the backs of 3000 donkeys. The count won't be final until early next month.

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