The Modern War Institute, in partnership with the Irregular Warfare Initiative and the Association of the US Army, presents Five Years Later: Remembering the Lessons of Afghanistan, a USMA Class of 1992 War Council. The event will take place on 6-7 May 2026 at the AUSA Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia.

This War Council is intended to complement the work of the Afghanistan War Commission by focusing on lessons for the US Army. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to the summer 2026 edition of the Modern War Journal, which will capture the lessons of Afghanistan for future generations of military leaders.

Updated dress code for all attendees: business casual

If unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/218222574397441?p=N2XBhpHtdEDF5n0yLD

Link for Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/rQk2FAy8Gs

Please see the attached flyer for the latest timeline of events.

For more information, please contact Major Robert Rose at Robert.Rose@westpoint.edu.