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Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombing
A new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.
The Air Force evacuated 124,000 people from Afghanistan, but its work still isn’t done
The U.S. Air Force is pivoting from orchestrating the massive exodus of over 124,000 Afghans and Americans from a country once again under Taliban rule, to a quieter role helping even more people leave on commercial and privately organized flights.
Afghan refugees ‘particularly vulnerable’ to human trafficking, DoD IG says
The IG is asking personnel to be on the lookout for signs of trafficking, as Afghan refugees are "particularly vulnerable."
4 Marines still hospitalized nearly a month after suicide bombing in Afghanistan
One is in “is very serious but stable condition, three are in serious but stable condition."
By Philip Athey
Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote
The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.
CENTCOM IDs man it says was ISIS-K facilitator killed in Aug. 27 drone strike
The strike was in response to an attack that killed 13 U.S. service members in the bloodiest single day for Americans since 2011.
By Howard Altman
Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops
Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location.
A GI Bill for Afghan allies
This initiative would be critical to accelerating their integration and maximizing their ultimate contribution to their new country.
By Desaix Myers and Doug Livermore
Mourners in California honor 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikou pulled three families to safety and went back to the airport to rescue a child when the bomb went off, according to the pastor at his memorial service.
USS Monterey and USS Mitscher return to Norfolk after nine-month deployment
The cruiser and the destroyer are the last ships deployed with the Dwight. D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to return home.
By Diana Stancy