Interrupting daytime programming on network and cable TV outlets to announce a major about-face in its Afghan strategy, President Obama told the nation, the military and their families, the mission in Afghanistan was not over. When the Taliban took control of and held Kunduz, the sixth largest Afghan city for two weeks, while only encountering mediocre resistance at best from Afghan forces, it was clear major deficiencies still plagued that county's ability to defend itself. And with word that al-Qaeda and ISIS was turning a foothold into a stronghold, there was no other option but to remain engaged.