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Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence

Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.

By Patricia Kime

4 weeks ago

Taliban rejects Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid urged the U.S. to follow a policy of "realism and rationality."

2 months ago

Trump says US working to take back Bagram Air Base from Taliban

President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

2 months ago

This Compass Call squadron was deployed in Afghanistan for 20 years. Here’s their inside story.

The EC-130H Compass Call worked behind the scenes for two decades in Afghanistan, from supporting the arrival of special forces, to the bin Laden raid and the Kabul evacuation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Defense spending increase, Afghanistan withdrawal dominate debate over defense policy measure

House Armed Services Committee advances 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

4 years ago