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Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it

The author of this op-ed discusses how DOD-DEA partnerships, like those that targeted Taliban heroin traffickers, could be a model for stifling cartels.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 months ago

Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme

Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann will serve 30 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.

By Diana Stancy

9 months ago

‘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

10 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

10 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.

15 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

18 months ago