Honoring the Fallen in the Forgotten War The identification and planned burial with honors of Sergeant Michael Swinton, a 30 year old US soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled explosion of an Iranian drone, serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing costs of America's involvement in the region.
The Iran Iraq War has been a defining feature of international relations for decades, yet its impact on American lives continues to be shrouded in obscurity.
The conflict often eclipses more sensationalized news cycles, but its effects are no less profound.