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American legacy of ‘forever wars’ lives on in its casualties
The divorces, wars, and military bases blurred together as they do in military families.
By M. Tabar, The War Horse
Latest "forever wars" stories
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Is the cure for America’s ‘next war-itis’ a military culture shift?
Just as with the end of the Vietnam War, scandals and battle fatigue will likely impact military recruitment efforts—not just in numbers, but in quality.
By Daniel Langhorne, The War Horse
Military veterans will tell the stories of the ‘forever wars’
When the youngest troops don’t remember the event that sparked the fight, passion fades, even within the armed forces.
By Kelly Kennedy, The War Horse
‘How would we know when it was over?’ – Perspective is power in forever wars
History is repeating itself in Afghanistan.
By Morgan Lerette
Risk to America of maintaining forever-war status quo dangerously high
America absorbs far more risk by not withdrawing from places like Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, says the author of this commentary.
By Daniel Davis
Report: Pentagon to present Afghanistan timelines to Trump, including one for a withdrawal by Election Day
Under the February agreement with the Taliban, the U.S. military plans to draw down to 8,600 troops in the country.
By Kyle Rempfer