Death by Drone: The Unseen Toll of Escalation The Pentagon's announcement of another American life lost in the ongoing saga of drone warfare is a stark reminder that the human cost of conflict continues to rise.
Army Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton's death, like those before him, serves as a poignant illustration of the unintended consequences of military escalation.
Since February 28, when US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, at least 17 American troops have been killed, with over 500 wounded.