The United States is winning the war on terror, most days. We will continue to do so, until the day we declare victory, or turn the battle over to the governments of the countries hosting these wars. It is uncertain what will happen after that. There is a good chance that terror will resurface sometime, and that battle may again take place in our own backyard. The future enemy may well have better resources and advanced weapons. North Korea is testing missles that could reach our shores. Nuclear weapons will likely spread to many nations in the not too distant future. This story suggests what might happen to some of our grandchildren, if that battle is fought in 2049. Will Jennifer Burton and Brad Hoolihan claim victory, or will it require something more, to bring lasting peace to a war torn world?

The United States is winning the war on terror, most days. We will continue to do so, until the day we declare victory, or turn the battle over to the governments of the countries hosting these wars. It is uncertain what will happen after that. There is a good chance that terror will resurface sometime, and that battle may again take place in our own backyard. The future enemy may well have better resources and advanced weapons. North Korea is testing missles that could reach our shores. Nuclear weapons will likely spread to many nations in the not too distant future. This story suggests what might happen to some of our grandchildren, if that battle is fought in 2049. Will Jennifer Burton and Brad Hoolihan claim victory, or will it require something more, to bring lasting peace to a war torn world?