‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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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 Seck
Biden defends Afghanistan exit: ‘We’ve been a nation too long at war’
On the first day in nearly 20 years without U.S. troops on Afghanistan soil, the president said he beleives his decision to leave the country saved American lives.
More vets reaching out for crisis line help amid Afghanistan collapse
VA staffers said they're encouraged by the increased outreach, and not fearful that it means a sudden increase in mental health challenges.
‘I lost my country’: Afghan allies left behind fear the future
Afghan allies left behind are fearful of the future.
By Howard Altman
Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security
In a show of control, turbaned Taliban leaders were flanked by the insurgents’ elite Badri unit as they walked across the tarmac.
State Department vows to evacuate Americans, allies from Afghanistan after military exit
The last U.S. military forces left Afghanistan at midnight on Aug. 31.
US defense system downed one rocket in Kabul attack
The Kabul airfield remains operational as the evacuation continued on Monday
White House: US has capacity to evacuate remaining Americans
The U.S. does not currently plan to have an ongoing embassy presence after the final U.S. troop withdrawal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
CENTCOM investigating reported civilian casualties after drone strike on ISIS-K suicide vehicle
The strike came just two days before the U.S. is set to conclude a massive two-week-long airlift.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden paying respects to 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan
The 13 fallen troops ranged in age from 20 to 31, and came from California and Massachusetts and states in between.
US drone strike takes out ISIS-K suicide vehicle in Kabul: CENTCOM
U.S. carries out airstrike against ISIS-K in Kabul
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Howard Altman