The 18-year-old discussed with ABC News his impending combat deployment to Afghanistan -- his first with the Army.
Nines said he hasn't given much thought to the fact he'll be serving in a conflict that's been going on since he was an infant. Nines is among 15,364 active-duty enlisted Army members who are 18 -- 1,052 of whom were born after the 9/11 attacks and 725 of whom were born after Oct. 7, 2001, and are still just 17.Nines acknowledges that the 9/11 attacks played only a small factor in his decision to enlist.
"I really liked the camaraderie they had and the care and interest they showed in me wanting to pursue it, and it's something that I just always really wanted to do," he added. "From what they've told me, it's more maintenance, more work, more flying -- obviously more missions since we're going to be overseas -- but nothing really a lot different than doing my job back home," he said.
But while Afghan security forces have improved, that's included engaging in heavy fighting with Taliban forces that now control almost half the country.
'All I know is that I've got a job to do, and that we're still over there right now and it's not done yet.' 18-year-old U.S. soldier to serve in Afghanistan 18 years after conflict began.
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What choice does he have?
Why do people still enlist?
This is a fckn shame. Trump is trying to end the war and faces backlash from both sides. Bring our damn troops home!!
and you're all pissed we pulled out of Syria, you gonna be mad too when we pull out of Afghanistan?
What is the definition of 'done' in Afghanistan?
You're part of the 'Brotherhood' now, stay safe kid, your family needs you much more than heaven. Sending you some pride from an 'old' Huey Crew Chief.
Thank you strong-brave soldier(s)🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What the hell does an 18 year old know about what we should or shouldn’t be doing in Afghanistan. He’s there to follow orders.
Geopolitically , USA must hold on to Afghanistan or Russia will invade
God Bless you & keep you safe 🙏🇺🇸
Ask yourself what's not done soldier. Arming the terrorists you're fighting so we can stop terrorism doesnt seem to be helping the war on terror. The trillion dollar war industry and their corrupt politicans that command you will surely thank you for your service.
'17 years after conflict began'. And there is the problem. It never ends. Thankfully we have President who doesn't seem to be all-in with the warmongering neocon crowd.
Don't worry son...President Trump is finally working to get you home...unlike the current and former career politicians
So...
'1SG, what's uh, 9/11?'
dystopian
Proud and Pride thru and thru
Going off to fight so BONE SPURS can cower.
Doesnt even know why he's fighting. Damn shame.
We've lost so many Son, Brother & Husband during last 18 years.....in this ZERO OUTPUT activity. We should FIX our own problems in our country. Why our Soldier are being SOLD.....have you seen tears in the eyes of Mothers, Sisters & Wives
We've lost so many Son, Brother & Husband during last 18 years.....in this ZERO OUTPUT activity. We should FIX our own problems in our country. Why our Soldier are being SOLD.....have you seen tears in the eyes of Mothers, Sisters & Wives
Sacrificed lamb
Brainwashed.
wishing him well
Why's he smiling 😂😂😂 like ur going to a warzone
My condolences
An enemy that didn't attack us. And surrendered weeks after we invaded.
Time to call the troops mr president
Too young to go to a useless war
From 2012:
This is sad... an endless war...
The post 9/11 babies are now in the to serve...
Poor kid, he has no idea what is ahead of him, a lifetime of mental torment..if he even makes it home
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