In this interview, Ivan F. Ingraham, a Marine Raider veteran, opens up about his experience during America’s final days in Afghanistan — from Abbey Gate to Bagram Airfield. He speaks candidly about the burden of command decisions, the loneliness of leadership, and the doubts that linger long after the battlefield has gone silent. For many veterans, these words echo their own experiences: the feeling of acting decisively in chaos, only to face years of scrutiny after the fact. This story isn’t about politics — it’s about human cost, sacrifice, and the weight leaders carry when seconds matter. Ivan reminds us that hesitation in war can be deadly, but the judgment that follows is often just as devastating.
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