Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress for Their Full Benefits
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25 Years Later, Will the Global War on Terrorism Ever End?
The Global War on Terrorism began in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. It never officially ended.
Instead, the war expanded. U.S. troops invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, while counterterrorism operations spread across the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere.
Thousands of U.S. service members have been killed over the past 25 years. Many more returned home with wounds that changed their lives.
Our reporting continues to investigate how the wars of the post-9/11 era have reshaped the lives of service members, veterans, and military families. Our Reflection essays preserve the experiences of those who fought, served, waited at home, and lived with what came afterward.
10 Years of Impact
Since we launched a decade ago, we’ve changed laws, helped people heal through our writing seminars, and relentlessly worked to bridge the military-civilian divide.
We invite you to look back at some of our memorable news stories, Reflections, and writing seminars through the years that shine a light on the human impact of military service.
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The War Horse is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom that holds power to account, strengthens our democracy, and improves understanding of the true cost of military service.
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The War Horse educates the public on the human cost of military service. Our team achieves this through our original, in-depth reporting and multimedia storytelling, first-person essays from people within the military community, and professional development writing seminars that ensure those most affected by war have a prominent voice in the national conversation.
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