“I supported what we did at first, but over time I thought it reckless, and without a clear goal. Just my opinion.”
I too wish I had not been away from family as long as I was. When you say “clear goal” I assume you’re talking about national policy. I agree, as far as national policy is concerned. But at the military strategic and tactical levels we had very solid goals to eliminate some very very bad people. I have no regrets.