Thoughts on Stanton S. Coerr, "Ten Years Gone." by TOWNIE 76 at OPFOR. Commentary on SWJ article Ten Years Gone by Stanton Coerr. BLUF: "Unfortunately for the United States and in particular the military, we wish to do everything in a big way. We have approached transforming Iraq and Afghanistan in the same way. We have failed to take into account their history and culture as we have guided them in shaping their government but more importantly their military."