Latest "Bagram Airfield" stories

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.

23 months ago

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.

24 months ago

Why Afghanistan is critical to the struggle against China, Russia and Iran

Withdrawing from Afghanistan will give up a strategic foothold the United States has in the back yard of its greatest rivals, says the author of this commentary.

By Rep. Michael Waltz

2 years ago

Soldier dies at Bagram in non-combat incident

The Pentagon has identified a soldier who died at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on Wednesday.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Like mother, like son: Deployed soldier’s mom joins him in Afghanistan

A veteran herself, Kim decided to pursue the Afghanistan opportunity upon learning her son would be going back.

4 years ago

Wounded soldier and his injured military dog are together again, recovering in Texas

They hadn't seen each other since they both received Purple Hearts in Washington.

By Sig Christenson

5 years ago