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With The Taliban On The Offensive, The Future Of Afghanistan May Depend On This Homegrown Commando Force

With The Taliban On The Offensive, The Future Of Afghanistan May Depend On This Homegrown Commando Force

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Jan 29, 2018

The Longest War: 8 Years After My Last Deployment, I Returned To Afghanistan As A Reporter. Here’s What I Found

The Longest War: 8 Years After My Last Deployment, I Returned To Afghanistan As A Reporter. Here’s What I Found

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Dec 20, 2017

Vacation Rental: Private Room In Cozy Camp, Experience Authentic Afghanistan!

Vacation Rental: Private Room In Cozy Camp, Experience Authentic Afghanistan!

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Nov 21, 2017

This Elite Police Force Is Afghanistan’s Secret Weapon Against Violent Extremists

This Elite Police Force Is Afghanistan’s Secret Weapon Against Violent Extremists

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Nov 15, 2017

‘I Serve Afghanistan!’: Afghan Soldiers Graduate To The Elite Ranks Of Special Forces

‘I Serve Afghanistan!’: Afghan Soldiers Graduate To The Elite Ranks Of Special Forces

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Nov 12, 2017

‘I Have Already Killed Many Taliban’: Afghan Commando Reflects On Fighting For 12 Years

‘I Have Already Killed Many Taliban’: Afghan Commando Reflects On Fighting For 12 Years

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Nov 6, 2017

In Afghanistan, US Military Leaders Tell T&P Taliban Is ‘Consistently Defeated’

In Afghanistan, US Military Leaders Tell T&P Taliban Is ‘Consistently Defeated’

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Nov 4, 2017

Tempers Flare Among Special Forces Vets Over New Unit's Beret — And Mission

Tempers Flare Among Special Forces Vets Over New Unit's Beret — And Mission

By Marty Skovlund Jr. / Published Oct 29, 2017