Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service. "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. Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24," the drill come as Russia’s war on Ukraine bogs down. By The Associated Press
4 months ago As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance. NATO policing of its airspace has ramped up since the Russian invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024. Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief. The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s. The Pentagon isn't considering withdrawing the extra troops anytime soon. The awards honor the airmen’s “highest-caliber bravery and tenacity” during the largest evacuation of noncombatants in Air Force history, the service said. Load More