From a military perspective, America’s longest war ended August 30, 2021, when the final Air Force transport plane left the Kabul airport runway with the last remaining troop contingent. While post-mission work will continue for some time in the wake of a chaotic exit, the nation now faces a period of reflection as the end result of the 20-year Global War on Terrorism is weighed against the enormous sacrifice of life and the stunning financial investments made. Continue reading here…