MISSION ENDS IN AFGHANISTAN, BUT

SACRIFICES ARE NOT OVER FOR U.S. SOLDIERS

NY TimesDave PhilippsDec 31, 2014

Topic: War/AfghanistanPresentation by Craig Gibson

End of War in Afghanistan

The war in Afghanistan came to a close on Dec 31, 2014

The US and its allies turned over combat operations to the Afghan army.

This was the longest war in US History (13 years)

New Challenges

The end of the war begins a new struggle for many families to get the recognition they deserve

Many veterans are still fighting physical wounds as well as mental trauma

Troops Left Behind

Approximately 12,000 troops will stay behind to help train Afghan troops.

Operation Enduring Freedom changed to Operation Resolute Support The troops staying

say not much has changed

The Cost of War

Cost of War $1 trillion 2,242 US

Casualties Nearly 20,000

wounded Troops are, in

general, less proud to serve

Mood in America

Many US citizens are unaware we still have troops in Afghanistan

The mood in military towns has changed since the beginning of the war

Significance

This article informs Americans of the cost of war and the fact that even though we may hear that the war is over, it’s not.