War on Two Fronts: The Hidden Cost of Operation Epic Fury A disturbing trend has emerged from the latest conflict in the Middle East, threatening to undermine the US military's long term capabilities.
Behind the headlines, a $33. 4 billion price tag is quietly accumulating, one that goes far beyond mere financial cost. The sheer scale of expenditure is striking: nearly $33.
4 billion was spent on Operation Epic Fury in just six months. To put this into perspective, consider that NASA's entire annual budget comes in at around $25 billion.