Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concernsFormer Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.By Leo Shane III9 days ago
Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union The father of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was kicked out of the president's national address Thursday after trying to disrupt the speech.By Leo Shane III3 weeks 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. Cohen2 months ago
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in placeIraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.By Meghann Myers2 months ago
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential raceMilitary and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Hundreds more airmen to receive medals for roles in Kabul evacuationThe announcement marks the largest batch of awards to date for the airmen who participated in Operation Allies Refuge.By Rachel S. Cohen5 months ago