I think that Iraq is pretty much this generation's Vietnam. I am not from the US, but it is obvious you guys are never going to 'win' there; people are going to keep sniping and bombing and US soldiers will keep dying and eventually you will pretty much have to leave.
But the memories, ahhh, the memories.
I am going to hell for saying this but he could probably get a decent job as extra in movies like 'Lord of the Rings'.
You can call it a victory if that helps?