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Ashley's war
Book • 2015
Ashley's War tells the story of CST-2, a unit of women hand-picked from the Army to serve in a highly specialized and challenging role alongside Special Operations soldiers in Afghanistan.
The book, based on exhaustive firsthand reporting, highlights the unique contributions of these women, including their ability to search and question women and children, gather crucial intelligence, and build relationships in ways male soldiers could not.
At the heart of the story is 1st Lt. Ashley White, who became the first Cultural Support Team member killed in action.
The book explores the personal losses, social isolation, and the strong bonds of friendship among these women, offering a profound look at war and the meaning of service.
The book, based on exhaustive firsthand reporting, highlights the unique contributions of these women, including their ability to search and question women and children, gather crucial intelligence, and build relationships in ways male soldiers could not.
At the heart of the story is 1st Lt. Ashley White, who became the first Cultural Support Team member killed in action.
The book explores the personal losses, social isolation, and the strong bonds of friendship among these women, offering a profound look at war and the meaning of service.
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Recommended by Liz W., focusing on the experiences of female soldiers in Afghanistan's cultural support team program.
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