Lol the mighty USA, with all of its money and military resources, got embarrassed by a bunch of goat herders with AKs and Toyota Hiluxes. All in the name of funneling money into military contractors' bank accounts
I hope this helps US service members realize the futility of what they do. You're sacrificing your life for nothing!
All wars are foolish.
However, the US obliterated the Taliban and turned Afghanistan into parking lot, saturated with spent uranium and toxic waste. The Taliban had to run away.
The effects of the war will be felt there for generations.
If desired, the U.S. could subdue the Taliban again in a few weeks. A true Total War strategy would eliminate the Taliban forever. The U.S. has the ability to kill every living thing in Afghanistan.
The U.S. had less than 6000 soldier deaths over 20 years. More were lost in a single beach landing in WW2.
The U.S. military is a volunteer force. No Americans were forced to serve.