[Basenshukai]

I have worked for COL James Kraft and was in his command when 3/7 SFG went into Afghanistan during the 2006 rotation (the "Taliban Surge", as the media called the situation on the ground at the time). COL Kraft proved to be a true leader under fire. He trusted the SFODAs and gave us plenty of room to operate. He once told me that "a commander should allow his forces to be just a bit beyond his finger tips - not completely gone from his reach - but enough that they have operational freedom within what he wants them to accomplish." It was great to work for him and I'm very happy that he is back in 7th GRP.