over 2,400 U. S. military deaths
over 2,400 U. S. military personnel
over 31,000 Afghan civilians
over 20,000 Afghan military personnel
over 1,000 coalition military personnel
tens of thousands of Afghan civilians
long-term military presence in Afghanistan
ongoing conflict in Afghanistan
impact on U. S. foreign policy
humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan
increased focus on counter-terrorism globally
rise of Taliban resurgence