Two decades after the invasion of Iraq, U.S. soldiers continue to face enemy fire, not just in the streets of Baghdad or the deserts of Anbar, but across multiple continents in a conflict that has faded from public view but remains as deadly as ever. Just this weekend, five U.S. Army Rangers were injured combatting ISIS in Iraq.

The Global War on Terror (GWOT) is not over. It rages on, fought by American forces on multiple fronts, from the streets of Iraq to the savannas of Africa and beyond. Terrorism, far from being defeated, has proven to be a resilient and adaptive foe, one that continues to threaten not just American interests abroad but the safety of civilians worldwide.

In Iraq alone, approximately 2,500 U.S. troops continue to serve. Recent events underscore the persistent nature of this threat. On August 29, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported a joint raid with Iraqi Security Forces in western Iraq, resulting in........

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