Taliban kill, abduct dozens of ex-officers: rights group
Human Rights Watch said the promised amnesty has not stopped local commanders from retaliating against former members of the army, police and intelligence services.
By Lee Keath
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‘Hornets went everywhere’: Combat controller awarded Silver Star recalls fierce 2013 battle against Taliban
“I believe that I was able to save lives that day,” Master Sgt. John Grimesey told reporters.
Prime minister vows ISIS will never again overrun Iraqi territory
The Islamic State group will never again overrun Iraqi territory, Iraq’s prime minister vowed Wednesday in an official visit to northern Iraq.
Trump says Taliban could possibly overrun Afghan government
“We have to get our people back home. It’s not fair. We’re a police force over there. We’re maintaining things. Eventually, we have to leave.”
By Shawn Snow
Afghan protesters claim US strikes kill 5 civilians
An airstrike by U.S.-led forces overnight in eastern Afghanistan killed at least five civilians, local villagers said Sunday.
Army recruiter gets an upgrade to second highest valor medal
An Army recruiter’s Silver Star was upgraded to the second highest combat medal a soldier can receive following a Pentagon review.
By Kyle Rempfer