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ISIS leader killed in Africa as US commander raises force reduction concerns
Despite recent operations, U.S. force reduction moves have ignited concerns over America's ability to stifle terror plots emanating from the continent.
By Tanya Noury
These were first Marines to deploy to Kabul as Taliban advanced in Afghanistan
Roughly 1,000 Marines with the battalion landing team deployed from the 24th MEU to Kabul, Afghanistan.
By Philip Athey
No time for coulda, woulda, shoulda on Afghanistan, top military officials say
The evacuation mission remains constrained to the Kabul airport.
‘No one left behind’ means interpreters too
We must urge our elected leaders to dedicate resources to getting our interpreters and other allies to safety; if not to the U.S., then at least to a country where they will not be hunted down and slaughtered because of their support of our nation.
By Shauna "Doc" Springer
Cost of caring for Iraq, Afghanistan vets could top $2.5 trillion: report
The new potential cost for post-war veterans care is about $1 trillion above previous estimates.
U.S. military aircraft flying over Kabul ‘routine’ and ‘will continue’ until end of evac, CENTCOM says
The arrival of fighter jets in the middle of the Kabul night raised additional concerns over an already tense situation.
As US exits Afghanistan, China’s military conducts assault drills in seas near Taiwan
China has stepped up military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan, which it considers its own territory.
By Staff and wire reports
In Taliban’s 7-day march to power, a stunning string of wins
Even for a country scarred by generations of warfare, it was an astonishing week.
By Matt Sednsky
We owe more to Afghans who risked their lives for us
What unfolded in the execution of the policy to exit Afghanistan has been a disaster.
By Jeff Butler
‘I’m not sure that I can get out...’ - trapped Afghan interpreter speaks from Kabul
A former Afghan interpreter talks about his fear of Taliban revenge and dwindling hope of a U.S. rescue.
By Howard Altman