Oh, good: someone else has noticed!

American troops in Afghanistan losing heart, say army chaplains
From The Times October 8, 2009
Martin Fletcher at Forward Operating Base in Wardak province, Afghanistan
American soldiers serving in Afghanistan are depressed and deeply disillusioned, according to the chaplains of two US battalions that have spent nine months on the front line in the war against the Taleban.

Money quote:

Sergeant Christopher Hughes, 37, from Detroit, has lost six colleagues and survived two roadside bombs. Asked if the mission was worthwhile, he replied: “If I knew exactly what the mission was, probably so, but I don’t.”
[emphasis added]

At least he's not alone: does ANYONE know exactly what the mission is???