As of today, 2,401 US soldiers dead; over 2,150 since "major combat operations" were declared to be finished.
Over 34,000 civilian deaths.
Glad it's working out so well for everyone.
Edit: I'll note that Scott McClellan, when asked today whether the mission has been accomplished, replied "We are on the way to accomplishing the mission and achieving victory."
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