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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.
This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation
Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.
Air Guard nurse walked alongside Taliban to rescue patients from Kabul
Maj. Katie Lunning, Military Times' 2023 Airman of the Year, helped saved dozens of lives during the evacuation of Afghanistan as a critical care nurse.
State Dept: We failed to plan or respond fast enough to Afghan chaos
The review repeatedly blames former President Donald Trump for not doing enough planning or processing of visas after beginning the withdrawal.
How Marines brought order to the skies during the Kabul airlift
Working under a tailgate-style tent to shield them from the baking sun, the Marines handled about 110 flights per day with no aircraft mishaps.
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 bombing outside the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members.
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR
White House releases after-action reviews on Afghanistan withdrawal
The review places significant blame on the Trump administration for its handling of the Afghanistan war and drawdown agreement with the Taliban.
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
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