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Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports
The U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.
US strike kills al-Qaida leader in Syria, ‘no indications’ of civilian casualties: CENTCOM
CENTCOM says a senior al-Qaida leader was the target of a counterterror strike in Syria.
By Howard Altman
France says leader of group behind 2017 deaths of four US troops in Niger killed
Rumors of the militant leader’s death had circulated for weeks in Mali, though authorities in the region had not confirmed it.
By Baba Ahmed and Krista Larson
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
A nation remembers on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
By Bobby Caina Calvan
On 9/11 at the Pentagon, ‘horrible, senseless loss’ brought people together
Reflections on Sept. 11, 2001
By By Susan D. Henson
SECDEF: al-Qaida may seek comeback in Afghanistan
The Taliban had provided al-Qaida with sanctuary while it ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Defense spending increase, Afghanistan withdrawal dominate debate over defense policy measure
House Armed Services Committee advances 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
Taliban takeover prompts fears of a resurgent al-Qaida
A June report from the U.N. Security Council said the group’s senior leadership remains present inside Afghanistan, along with hundreds of armed operatives.
TRANSCOM boss vows to ramp up what is already one of the largest airlift operations in history
“My commitment is to ensure that airlift is never the constraint in this operation.”
Air Force launches investigation after human remains found in C-17 flying out of Kabul
“OSI’s review will be thorough to ensure we obtain the facts regarding this tragic incident,” Stefanek said. “Our hearts go out to the families of the deceased.”
The war in Afghanistan: Answers about the withdrawal
Answers to all your questions about the past, present, and future of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.
By Caitlin O'Brien