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Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft account
The state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.
By Zamone Perez
Towing company settles lawsuit for illegally selling troops’ cars
A Virginia towing company accused of auctioning off service members’ vehicles agreed to a settlement.
Female Afghan veterans work toward fresh start in Virginia
More than 40 Afghan Female Tactical Platoon fighters relocated to the United States after the Taliban takeover, but their fates in the U.S. are unclear.
By Heather Rousseau, The Roanoke Times
Interpreter for Special Forces, Marines faces new challenges
Rafi worked with the American military from 2010 until he was wounded in 2014.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warn
The White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.
Troops involved in Afghanistan evacuation now eligible for medal
Troops involved in 2021′s Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal.
By Zamone Perez
Gerard Butler’s ‘Kandahar’ latest to feature Afghan interpreter story
"Kandahar" premieres on May 26.
By Sarah Sicard
Why 20 years wasn’t enough to train the Afghan army to win
New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.
73% of vets have negative view of Afghanistan withdrawal, poll shows
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will investigate the Afghanistan withdrawal.
By Sarah Sicard
‘The Covenant’ trailer promises an agonizing Afghan translator story
“The Covenant” arrives in theaters in April.
By Sarah Sicard