The Great Read: A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle

'Do you have body armor?' the Afghan pilot asked us as we prepared for a trip to outposts surrounded by the Taliban.

Continue reading the main story May 31, 2021 Every weekday, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. AFGHANISTAN DISPATCH A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle 'Do you have body armor?' the Afghan pilot asked us as we prepared for a trip to outposts surrounded by the Taliban. Open now Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for top stories or great reads from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018