Since building schools and educating children is an essential part of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, it’s only natural that Mortenson’s and the military’s efforts would overlap. Last year, during a trip to Afghanistan, Adm. Michael Mullen, chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited one of Mortenson’s schools in the Panjshir Valley. The two have since become friends, with Mullen frequently praising Mortenson as a role model for young military officers. Mortenson, in turn describes Mullen as a great listener, pragmatist and a huge confidence-and-capacity builder in people.
Someone inform the New York Times...
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