Comment by jandrewrogers

The US military as an institution has a long history and is notable as one of the few highly visible parts of US government that goes to great lengths to be apolitical and at arm's reach from the political parties. They do what they are asked to do, usually competently.

Most sensible people realize that the outcome of campaigns is a political decision, not a military one. The US military generally wins every battle they are in but they don't get to choose how to execute a campaign.