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US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions
The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.
By Tara Copp, AP
Afghan military will collapse without some US help, says top general in the Middle East
Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said that as the U.S. pulls out all forces, “my concern is the Afghans' ability to hold ground” and whether they will able to continue to maintain and fly their aircraft without U.S. aid and financial support.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US military begins shipping equipment in Afghanistan pullout prep
There have been indications that the pullout could be completed well before Sept. 11.
Gil Cisneros: A life of service towards others
Why this member of the Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance supports the nomination of Cisneros to be under secretary for personnel and readiness at DoD.
By Ricardo Aponte
US troops, dollars exiting Afghanistan could fight terror, top commander tells Congress
The top U.S. commander in the Mideast told lawmakers Tuesday some troops exiting Afghanistan will stay in the region for counter-terror operations and suggested some could be a “lever” against Russia and China.
By Joe Gould
Afghan withdrawal will make terrorism fight harder, says top US general in the Mideast
U.S. officials have made it clear that military commanders did not recommend the full, unconditional withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
As Biden improves support with vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some
Results from around the country last year suggest Biden has an edge with some military voters unlike his recent predecessors.
US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan
The Biden administration will begin pulling out its remaining 2,500 troops on May 1 and complete the pullout at the latest by Sept. 11 — the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaida terror attack on the U.S.
US Navy decommissions Bonhomme Richard after fire destroyed amphibious assault ship in July
The amphibious assault ship is expected to be towed to a ship yard in Texas for dismantling.
US commander warns NATO is ready to respond to aggression
Amid Russia’s massive troop buildup along the border with Ukraine, the top U.S. commander in Europe is warning that NATO is prepared to respond to aggression.
By Joe Gould