An American soldier allegedly went on a rampage and killed 16 Afghan civilians . While U.S. forces attempt to interact as much as possible with locals , the fact remains that they are foreigners who are mostly stationed on temporary bases , located far away from community centers and operate mostly on mission-based initiatives . Eric Zillmer : Has psychological impact of Afghanistan war been underestimated ? He says the soldier 's horrific act can not be attributed solely to traumatic brain injury . Score: 6 Our military must do more to prepare troops for challenges in combat zones .
An American soldier allegedly went on a rampage and killed 16 Afghan civilians . Eric Zillmer : Has psychological impact of Afghanistan war been underestimated ? He says the soldier 's horrific act can not be attributed solely to traumatic brain injury . Score: 6 Our military must do more to prepare troops for challenges in combat zones .