Veterans

The Afghanistan War Commission values the views of all who served and sacrificed during the war, including veterans. We invite U.S. military veterans to share their perspectives by responding to the questions below.

First name

Last name (initial only)

E-mail (optional)

Branch and component of service (Active, Guard, Reserve)

Highest rank you attained

Years deployed in Afghanistan (please specify range)

What did you view as your mission during the war? [unclassified only]

To what extent do you believe that mission was accomplished?

To what extent do you believe strategic or operational decisions made during the war positively or negatively affected your mission?

What strategic or operational lessons should we learn from the war?

Please share your story about your service in the Afghanistan War for future generations. (optional)

What questions do you have about key decisions during the war that you would like the Commission to research?

Please note that we are seeking your submission to enhance the Commission’s internal understanding of veterans’ experiences and views of the war; we will not publicly associate your response with your identifying information or publish your responses unless we contact you and receive your permission.