20 years ago was 2004. The Iraq and Afghan wars were well underway at that point. A decade prior there was Iraq again. In the late 80s there was Operation Prayi

20 years ago was 2004. The Iraq and Afghan wars were well underway at that point. A decade prior there was Iraq again. In the late 80s there was Operation Praying Mantis vs Iran, the largest US naval engagement since WW2. So anyone who would laugh at the thought would be out to lunch, then or now.