In this final clip from the episode, Vice Admiral (Ret) Mark "MRT" Fox discusses the challenges and complexities of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He mentions the difficulty of achieving different results after years of repeated efforts and the turnover of personnel in those regions. He highlights the focus on building the Iraqi security forces and the impact of disbanding and restructuring them. Vice Admiral Fox reflects on the surge led by General Petraeus, which showed progress but was followed by the complete withdrawal of US forces in 2011 and the subsequent rise of ISIS. He briefly mentions the situation in Afghanistan and expresses frustration and concern about the recent events and evacuation efforts. The clip concludes with Vice Admiral Fox sharing an interview he conducted with an air mission commander involved in the Afghanistan evacuation, expressing the profound emotions and frustrations experienced by those who dedicated themselves to their missions.

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