Question
How many wars has the US been in?
The Defense Casualty Analysis System names 6 operations with U.S. military casualties since 2001: Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, Operation Epic Fury, according to the Defense Casualty Analysis System.
It is a record of casualties by operation, not a list of every war in U.S. history, and it begins in 2001: this site holds no casualty record for any earlier war.
Data retrieved
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| Operation | First recorded | Most recent recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Enduring Freedom | October 2001 | May 2023 |
| Operation Iraqi Freedom | February 2003 | February 2012 |
| Operation New Dawn | September 2010 | April 2012 |
| Operation Inherent Resolve | June 2014 | January 2026 |
| Operation Freedom's Sentinel | February 2015 | January 2024 |
| Operation Epic Fury | February 2026 | July 2026 |
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Sources
- Defense Casualty Analysis System — casualty summaries by operation — U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center · U.S. Government work · retrieved September 24, 2026
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