The mission / Priest, Dana

An account of America's growing dependence on its military to manage world affairs describes the cultural clashes experienced by the nation's generals, soldiers, and Green Berets in eighteen different countries.

Examines the growing role of the U.S. military in world affairs, presenting comments from soldiers and officers on the unknown territory they face in the wake of September 11, from nation building to diplomacy, and arguing that the government is giving the armed forces tasks for which they should not be held responsible.