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‘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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable

A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.

9 months ago

Helicopter pilot details final days of HH-60 rescue ops in Afghanistan

"I found a spot in the clouds [where] I could see the ground, and then we basically dove," Maj. Mark Ross said of the evacuation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Airmen who saved lives after Kabul bombing awarded Bronze Stars

Capt. Carlos Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Morgan Reed received the medals Nov. 9.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in US

For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

15 months ago

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