American soldiers conduct an assault into Afghan area where the Taliban is basically law . U.S. forces will likely not do many more of these as drawdown of Allied forces gathers pace . Mission fails to find two men missing ; mood seems relaxed , says CNN 's John Walsh . At times , it has an almost random feeling . This is not a place where NATO has power , or Afghanistan 's government even exists .
American soldiers conduct an assault into Afghan area where the Taliban is basically law . U.S. forces will likely not do many more of these as drawdown of Allied forces gathers pace . Mission fails to find two men missing ; mood seems relaxed , says CNN 's John Walsh . This is not a place where NATO has power , or Afghanistan 's government even exists .