Elliot Ackerman Talks About His New Book “The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan”

Elliot Ackerman Talks About His New Book “The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan”
Members of the UK Armed Forces continue to take part in the evacuation of entitled personnel from Kabul airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan August 19-22, 2021, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on August 23, 2021. LPhot Ben Shread/UK MOD Crown copyright 2021/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Elliot Ackerman is a former White House Fellow and Marine, served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor, and the Purple Heart. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about his new book: The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan.

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