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Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy

Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.

14 days ago

Trump order blocks families of US troops from leaving Afghanistan

Some US service members with family members now trapped in Afghanistan feel "betrayed," one advocate said.

4 weeks ago

Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine

Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 weeks ago

Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme

Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann will serve 30 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.

By Diana Stancy

4 months ago

Marine who adopted Afghan orphan will stay in service

Maj. Joshua Mast acted in a way unbecoming an officer to bring home the baby girl, but it did not warrant his separation from the military, a panel ruled.

5 months ago

Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight

Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.

By Hope Hodge Seck

13 months ago