‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Meet the Afghan general who wants to take on the Taliban
“We could mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers in a matter of months. We believe ... thousands of fresh recruits will also rush to the call."
By Hope Hodge Seck
US sending more troops to Middle East as violence rises in the region
The new deployments come amid a spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that is raising the risk of a greater regional war.
Army commanders will now have less power in some separation decisions
The U.S. Army will no longer allow military commanders to decide on their own whether soldiers accused of certain serious crimes can leave the service rath
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.
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack
The interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press