The time has come for America to reaffirm the purpose of the military.
America’s longest war is coming to an end. As an active-duty officer, it has been very depressing to watch how quickly Afghanistan has fallen. More than 2,300 military service members and approximately 3,900 U.S. contractors have lost their lives, with another 21,000 injured. The financial cost has been a staggering $2 trillion. Now should be a time for reflection to consider the profound sacrifice of life and resources that the American people have given for the past 20 years. Was it worth it?
