U.S. Army soldiers salute during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during a homecoming ceremony in the Natcher Physical Fitness Center on Fort Knox, Ky., on Feb. 27, 2014. Luke Sharrett/Getty Images
Over the past several days, much has been said about the United States’ role in the world. With the elimination of a terrorist responsible for murder throughout the Middle East, many have even declared that we’re on the precipice of World War III.