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Taliban sweep across Afghanistan’s south, take 3 more cities

The insurgents have taken 18 of the country’s 34 provincial capitals in recent days, including its second- and third-largest cities, Herat and Kandahar.

4 years ago

Taliban fighters try to storm base in Helmand province housing US Marines and Afghan forces

There were no U.S. or coalition casualties, but reportedly more than 20 Afghan forces were killed in the attack.

6 years ago

Marine commander who stood against Hurricane Florence is headed to lead Marines in Afghanistan

Brig. Gen. Julian D. Alford will relieve the current commander of Task Force Southwest.

7 years ago

Marine commander says rapid drawdown in Afghanistan was premature

The capital of Helmand province, Lashkar Gah, was on the verge of collapse before Marine advisers arrived in spring 2017.

7 years ago

Moving data at the tip of the spear: Communications Marine helps strengthen security bubble in Helmand

Marine Sgt. Brooke Sharp, who was among the first Marines returning to Afghanistan, will be honored as this year's Marine Corps Times Service Member of the Year.

7 years ago

Marine commander in Afghanistan: 'We cannot allow the Taliban to win'

Marines need to stay in Afghanistan until the job is done, said Col. Matthew Reid.

8 years ago

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