I am an undergraduate History major at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I have written for the Ka Leo O Hawaii, the university newspaper, for about seven years. For several years, I also wrote for Strategypage.com, an online military affairs periodical that covers weapons systems and conflicts around the globe.
As strange as it sounds, the War in Iraq may go down as one of the greatest American success stories ever. It sounds odd, but one of the America's longest, most brutal wars actual showcased how far the US had come as a nation and as a people. It has proven that America can fight a controversial, unconventional, and often divisive struggle without being torn apart by it. In a way, Iraq has allowed Americans to forever erase the ugly memories of another far off war. For decades, America was haunted by the legacy of Vietnam. It loomed over us like a giant shadow reminding us of our past failu...
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