The new American model of fighting wars is here, at least for the next 20 years. Since the global war on terror left a sour taste in Americans' mouths, putting boots on the ground isn't an option.
The Ukraine War has proven that Americans don't need to show up in numbers (special ops is a different story); instead, they can play benefactor from a distance. The American's technical support and advanced infrastructure will enable the productive advancement (in America's eyes) of wars across the globe.
So when it comes to American involvement in wars, it would appear they CAN eat their cake and have it too.