‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounterAn Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.By Hope Hodge Seck8 months ago
Meet the Afghan general who wants to take on the Taliban“We could mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers in a matter of months. We believe ... thousands of fresh recruits will also rush to the call."By Hope Hodge Seck8 months ago
Helicopter pilot details final days of HH-60 rescue ops in Afghanistan"I found a spot in the clouds [where] I could see the ground, and then we basically dove," Maj. Mark Ross said of the evacuation.By Rachel S. Cohen16 months ago
Airmen who saved lives after Kabul bombing awarded Bronze StarsCapt. Carlos Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Morgan Reed received the medals Nov. 9.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
Hundreds more airmen to receive medals for roles in Kabul evacuationThe announcement marks the largest batch of awards to date for the airmen who participated in Operation Allies Refuge.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in USFor many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo19 months ago
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attackThe interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press21 months ago
Marine’s adoption of Afghan orphan could be seen as abduction, US saysThe U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that allowing a U.S. Marine to keep an Afghan war orphan risks violating international law,21 months ago
2 years after deadly Kabul attack, Pentagon chief ‘stands in sorrow’On Aug. 26, 2021, a suicide attack in Kabul killed 11 Marines, one Navy corpsman and one soldier, and approximately 170 Afghan civilians.By Irene Loewenson21 months ago
Slain Marine’s family plans to refile lawsuit against Alec BaldwinLance Cpl. Rylee McCollum was killed at age 20 during the 2021 suicide attack in Kabul.21 months ago
What has happened in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban takeover?The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.22 months ago
Tens of thousands of Afghans waiting for US visasWhen the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021, it carried tens of thousands of Afghans to safety. Many are still waiting to be resettled.22 months ago