It's been a tough week, as we watch, with heavy hearts and minds, as Afghanistan fall into Taliban control. As a Marine who served in Afghanistan, I knew this was coming, but it still hits me hard. This past week, I've heard a lot of rumors and untrue statements about this very complicated issue. In order to understand what's happening right now, and dispel some misinformation, I wanted to take a moment with you and discuss the history of Afghanistan over the past 2,500 years. I think that it's important to know where this country and these people have come from in order to understand what is happening today and what might be to come in the future.