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Former C-130 crew chief earns prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Hadi Kamara was a C-130 crew chief supporting the 86th Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base during Operation Allies Refuge in August 2021.

By Hope Hodge Seck

2 weeks ago

Suspected Abbey Gate bombing planner in custody, Trump says

A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American troops will appear Wednesday in federal court in the U.S.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

10 months ago

Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place

Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.

By Meghann Myers

23 months ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle

Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing

Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Former CENTCOM head denies Abbey Gate attack warnings were ignored

Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waiting

A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.

2 years ago

UN: at least 200 former Afghan officials, troops killed since US left

The groups most targeted by the Taliban have been former army, police and intelligence forces, according to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.

2 years ago

Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help

Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.

By Leo Shane III and Jaime Moore-Carrillo

2 years ago

What has happened in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban takeover?

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.

2 years ago

Tens of thousands of Afghans waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021, it carried tens of thousands of Afghans to safety. Many are still waiting to be resettled.

2 years ago