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Why 20 years wasn’t enough to train the Afghan army to win

New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.

By Meghann Myers

9 months ago

Investigation details fatal insider attack on sergeant major during Army advisers’ first deployment

Two of the Afghan police officers involved in the 2018 green-on-blue attack were shooters; two were getaway drivers, according to an investigation obtained by Army Times.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Afghan troops beat up contractors, stole equipment: report

The latest report by a government watchdog for Afghanistan reconstruction raises further questions about the ability of Afghan forces to operate on their own.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

US aircraft strike Afghan checkpoint after possible friendly fire incident

American forces conducted an airstrike near an Afghan National Army checkpoint after the Afghan forces manning the checkpoint exchanged fire with a joint U.S. and Afghan force convoy.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US troop withdrawal will be serious blow to Afghan forces’ morale, generals fear

The announcement is seen as muddling peace talks and giving the Taliban leverage.

5 years ago

First of its kind: Army’s newest advisers prepare for SFAB’s maiden deployment

Soldiers from the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade spent most of January down at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana, working alongside hundreds of role-players to simulate the job they'll do in Afghanistan.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

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