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US military reassesses West Africa strategy as troops exit Niger
As the U.S. withdraws 1,000 troops from Niger, the top U.S. military officer said other West African nations may be open to an expanded American presence.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Taliban appear to have ‘strategic momentum’ says Gen. Milley
Milley said the Taliban now control about half of the 419 district centers in Afghanistan, and while they have yet to capture any of the country’s 34 provincial capitals, they are pressuring about half of them.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Russia warns US against deploying troops in Central Asia near Afghanistan
The warning comes as the U.S. military said last week that 90 percent of the withdrawal of U.S. troops and equipment from Afghanistan is complete.
US military hands over Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years
At its peak around 2012, Bagram Airfield saw more than 100,000 U.S. troops pass through its sprawling compound barely an hour’s drive north of Kabul.
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters
The U.S. House easily passed legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for Afghans who worked for the American military to relocate to the U.S.
Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating
Gen. Austin S. Miller said the rapid loss of districts around the country to the Taliban — several with significant strategic value — is worrisome.
It’s imminent: After nearly 20 years US to leave Bagram
U.S. Central Command said last week that it’s well past 50 percent done packing up Bagram Airfield, and the rest is going fast.
Reagan carrier strike group now operating in 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan withdrawal
The Reagan carrier strike group will “operate and train alongside regional and coalition partners” and provide airpower to assist U.S. and coalition forces while the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.
By Diana Stancy