President Donald Trump’s decapitation strike on the Pentagon this week is raising fears that the U.S. will accelerate the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, putting newly installed leaders on a …
Trump adminstration installs advocate for quick Afghanistan withdrawal at Pentagon
An ardent opponent of the US military’s presence in Afghanistan who once called for the use of lethal force against illegal immigrants and has made a litany of racist comments has been made a senior …
Army veteran injured in Afghanistan receives surprise from ‘The View’
Army Sergeant Nathan Shumaker, who was the 300th recipient of a specially adapted home from Homes for Our Troops, shares about his family’s struggle and receives a gift from “The View.” …
New Pentagon chief hires adviser who wants quick withdrawal from Afghanistan
New acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has hired a senior adviser that has frequently pressed for the quick removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the Defense Department confirmed on …
Will Biden stay on the course set by Trump in Afghanistan?
How will Biden’s election as the US president affect the Afghan peace process, which was pushed by his predecessor.
All war veterans deserve thanks, but Iraq and Afghanistan vets stand out | Opinion
My family has a simple tradition. If there is war, the men join. So I’ve known veterans, all family members, from six wars.
Women Veterans In Tech: Roxanne Petraeus On Transitioning From Combat In Afghanistan To Leading A Startup That Combats Sexual Harassment
One woman who understands the challenges of both worlds is Roxanne Bras Petraeus, a 34-year-old veteran who is now the co-founder and CEO of Ethena — a NYC-based startup that provides modern corporate …
My Brother Was Killed in Afghanistan. He Became Real to Me Again in Quarantine
Four weeks after my brother Ben’s funeral in 2009, the Army returned his belongings in carefully packed boxes, some still caked in sand and dust. In one was a black velvet bag with a black ribbon that …
Ottawa tech company salutes Afghanistan war sacrifices
On November 11, an Ottawa tech company, Taleam Systems is remembering the sacrifices made in the Afghan war that involved Canada and U.S. troops. The CEO of Taleam Systems, Meladul Haq Ahmadzai says t …
What does the new acting SECDEF mean for the war in Afghanistan?
His resume includes a stint as the assistant defense secretary for special operations/low intensity conflict, as well as a battalion command back at 5th Special Forces Group, during the early days of …