What? You mean to say that the heroine of this story isn't even on stage for the most grand of all grand finales?? Since when are mere mortals like Cecil B. deMille and James Cameron better screenwriters than YHVH??
I'm not buying it.
There is so much we don't know about this particular time in history and there is much conjecture about what will happen. I am convinced that the church will see the battle of Ezekiel 38/39. The reason I say that is because it says Israel will be seven years burying the dead. They can't do it during the Tribulation period because they will be one the run for 3.5 years. It's possible it can happen after the Tribulation but it doesn't fit most scenarios.
I believe we will see this battle, and we will see it's outcome. God, in Ezekiel, says the whole world will see his handy work and it will lead many back to faith in Him. It will also usher in another mass exodus of Jews back to Israel. It will be a terrifying time on hand, but it will be a joyous time on the other because Israel's enemies will finally be destroyed.
But, one word of caution. I believe this nation will also be judged and it's very possible that when Russia starts to invade Israel that they could launch a nuclear strike at the USA to keep us busy. Either that or God will supernaturally judge the USA Himself for the way it has strayed from its Christian heritage and beliefs.