The war in Afghanistan , once viewed by a majority of Americans as a must , has become widely unpopular as concerns have shifted to the economy and job losses . The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan began October 7 , 2001 , with an air campaign . More than 2,700 NATO troops have died during the war , according to a CNN count . Of those killed , More than 2,700 are American , 382 are Canadian and 382 are American , according to the count . The U.S. and most NATO nations have announced plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by October 7 , 2001 .
The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan began October 7 , 2001 , with an air campaign . More than 2,700 NATO troops have died during the war , according to a CNN count . Of those killed , More than 2,700 are American , 382 are Canadian and 382 are American , according to the count . The U.S. and most NATO nations have announced plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by October 7 , 2001 .