. >> next, remarks from brigadier general roger turner on the current situation in afghanistan. he recently led a teem that trained and advised the afghan national army and discussed that earlier today at the brookings institution. this is an hour. >> good morning, everyone. welcome to brooblingings -- brookings. happy holiday weekend. i have the privilege of introducing brigadier general roger turner just back from afghanistan where he's been working to restore u.s. presence and mentorship in the helmund province, one of the crucial provinces of the country in the balances of the last 17 years. we're going to hear from general turner with his initial presentation. he's got some slides. which will be nice for situational awareness and for repositioning us inside that afghan space, understanding the he geography and military topography of helmund province. he'll talk about what's been happening there over the last year. then he and i will get together for a conversation on stage before we invite your questions. we'll do all that in 60 minutes. a couple of brief words about genera

. >> next, remarks from brigadier general roger turner on the current situation in afghanistan. he recently led a teem that trained and advised the afghan national army and discussed that earlier today at the brookings institution. this is an hour. >> good morning, everyone. welcome to brooblingings -- brookings. happy holiday weekend. i have the privilege of