1.   In retrospect, it is clear that an over-reliance of Afghan proxy forces contributed to the muddled ending there.

2.   The Afghan proxies were unenthusiastic about engaging in a manhunt from the start.

3.   The Afghan proxies turned out to be eager allies when they evicted the Taliban from Afghan cities and installed themselves in power.

4.   The combination of special operations forces, Afghan proxies and U.S. air power was to prove itself throughout the war.