years ago. it's still a militant stronghold. the company's brigade from fort campbell, kentucky, has lost eight men since their deployment began five months ago. this is one of the last missions of its kind for easy company. and it's not just about hunting for potential militants. it's about sending a message to the taliban that they're still active on the ground and will be until the moment they leave. soldiers combed every inch of the compound looking for weapons. and while easy company's afghan partners are better trained now, american soldiers double-checked everything. they didn't find enough weapons to confiscate or any men of fighting age, either. an afghan commander questioned a teen-aged boy about where they were. he told us they were working. they can only hope he's telling the truth. the u.s. military really has