WASHINGTON - APRIL 23: Retired Army Col. Andrew Bacevich, professor of international relations and history at Boston University and from Boston, Massachussetts testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee April 23, 2009 in Washington, DC. A panel of veterans joined together to testify on the topic, 'Soldiers' Stories From The Afghan War' during the hearing. Also pictured (L-R) are retired Army Staff Sgt. Christopher McGurk, recipient of Combat Infantryman's Badge, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, from New York City and Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Genevieve Chase, recipient of the Purple Heart from Alexandria, Virginia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

WASHINGTON - APRIL 23: Retired Army Col. Andrew Bacevich, professor of international relations and history at Boston University and from Boston, Massachussetts testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee April 23, 2009 in Washington, DC. A panel of veterans joined together to testify on the topic, 'Soldiers' Stories From The Afghan War' during the hearing. Also pictured (L-R) are retired Army Staff Sgt. Christopher McGurk, recipient of Combat Infantryman's Badge, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, from New York City and Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Genevieve Chase, recipient of the Purple Heart from Alexandria, Virginia.

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