The U.S. rescued two F-15E crew members from Iran, but lost an F-15E, HC-130J rescue aircraft, helicopters, drones and an A-10 during the operation. Analysts estimate the total cost may exceed US$2 billion, making it the most expensive combat rescue mission in modern military history.
Already?
2 billion is just for the planes and rescue lol
What were these service members doing right before the Iran war? Whatever it was, they aren’t doing that now. We’re instead paying them to do this shit in Iran, with whatever is going on for their last posting… I think that mean it’s fair game to add salaries to the cost.