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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.
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.
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight
Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
Biden: America ‘shall respond’ after drone attack kills 3 US troops
Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the attack that also injured at least 34 U.S. service members.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
Mother and uncle of US soldier rescued from Gaza in secret operation
Relatives of a U.S. soldier are safe after being rescued from Gaza in a secret operation coordinated by the U.S., Israel, Egypt and others.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
How many vets will be in Congress after the election?
The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s.
Paratrooper’s Afghan War book helps platoonmates tell their story
The author deployed in 2009-10 to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.
By Todd South