Retired Col. Connell: ‘Plenty’ went wrong in Afghanistan September 29, 2021 RETIRED U.S. ARMY COL. JOE CONNELL flies into Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division on a helicopter in 2007. (Courtesy Photo) By DAN TOMASELLO LYNNFIELD — A number of factors contributed to the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan, Select Board member and retired U.S. Army Col. Joe Connell said in an interview with the Villager.… We have switched to a subscription model for online access. Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.Subscribe Now!
