The United States went to war in Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
U.S. forces removed the Taliban government and pursued al Qaeda. The war became the longest in U.S. history, ending with the withdrawal of American forces in August 2021.
Key Facts
- Began: October 2001
- Operation: Enduring Freedom
- U.S. service member deaths: about 2,400
- U.S. withdrawal: August 2021
Remembering Those Who Served
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