A US Army Captain and Sergeant could face life in prison for an incident in which they are accused of slapping Afghan detainees and firing a gun into the dirt to frighten them.  

Details here. 

As a nation, we have lost our mind. Which doesn't bode well for winning much of anything. In fact, I don't think we're mentally fit to project power, period. Meanwhile, back on the ground, we are hanging our very best out to dry, as usual.