ny times dave philipps dec 31, 2014 topic: war/afghanistan presentation by craig gibson
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MISSION ENDS IN AFGHANISTAN, BUT
SACRIFICES ARE NOT OVER FOR U.S. SOLDIERS
NY TimesDave PhilippsDec 31, 2014
Topic: War/AfghanistanPresentation by Craig Gibson
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.