Total # of U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan Wars - 5,563

The Human Cost of Occupation
American Military Casualties in Iraq
Date	Total
Since war began (3/19/03):	4411
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03):	3950
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09):	183
Page last updated 07/3/10 7:27 pm EDT
U.S. Wounded
Daily DoD Casualty Release
320,000 Vets Have Brain Injuries
War Veterans’ Concussions Are Often Overlooked
How Many Servicemembers Were Wounded?
18 Vet Suicides Per Day?
Iraqi Casualties
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan 1,152
As this past American Independence day was celebrated there were several tributes paid to those serving in the United States Military. I believe that the most important tribute would be to bring the troops home to their families as soon as possible. 5,563 have died during the Wars against Iraq and Afghanistan. The War against Afghanistan now has the dubious distinction of being the longest U.S. war in the history of the country. Have you spoken out against the war lately? Let me know.
Sources: DoD, MNF, and iCasualties.org