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When a veteran lost his farm, fellow paratroopers came to the rescue When a veteran lost his farm, fellow paratroopers came to the rescue

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

Major Sayed Hussain Musawi, Major Mohammad Bashir Safdari, and Lieutenant Ali Jan Ferdawsi.

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Three former Afghan Air Force pilots killed in Oregon crash Three former Afghan Air Force pilots killed in Oregon crash

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

Rob Ham and the two Afghan interpreter brothers, Saifullah and Ismail Haqmal.

Afghanistan

Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’ Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

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75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal 75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

Afghanistan

Blood brothers: In the Pacific, US medics may soon use blood from allies Blood brothers: In the Pacific, US medics may soon use blood from allies

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

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Report: Special operations forces need to rethink language training Report: Special operations forces need to rethink language training

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Afghanistan

Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

Afghanistan

CENTCOM launches fresh interviews of Abbey Gate bombing survivors CENTCOM launches fresh interviews of Abbey Gate bombing survivors

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 16, 2023

Afghanistan

Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 1, 2023

Afghanistan

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 31, 2023

Afghanistan

3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited 3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2023

Afghanistan

What is happening inside the Afghan resistance? What is happening inside the Afghan resistance?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 17, 2023

Afghanistan

What’s happened since the Taliban took over Afghanistan? What’s happened since the Taliban took over Afghanistan?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2023

Afghanistan

Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial is overturned Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial is overturned

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jul 27, 2023

Afghanistan

The Pentagon didn’t refuse to pay $60,000 to fly fallen Marine Nicole Gee to Arlington [Updated] The Pentagon didn’t refuse to pay $60,000 to fly fallen Marine Nicole Gee to Arlington [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 26, 2023

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U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a result of poor planning, communication, report finds U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a result of poor planning, communication, report finds

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 1, 2023

Afghanistan

US troops will no longer learn Pashto, an Afghan national language US troops will no longer learn Pashto, an Afghan national language

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 22, 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban moving captured US military vehicles and Soviet tanks to Iranian border Taliban moving captured US military vehicles and Soviet tanks to Iranian border

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 1, 2023

Afghanistan

The Taliban is using leftover American gear to fight a border skirmish with Iran The Taliban is using leftover American gear to fight a border skirmish with Iran

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 29, 2023

Afghanistan

How effective are US ‘Over-the-Horizon capabilities’ in Afghanistan? How effective are US ‘Over-the-Horizon capabilities’ in Afghanistan?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 27, 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban kill ISIS leader responsible for Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 US troops Taliban kill ISIS leader responsible for Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 US troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 26, 2023

Afghanistan

Former Afghan interpreter says becoming a Marine is a dream come true Former Afghan interpreter says becoming a Marine is a dream come true

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

Afghanistan

Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 12, 2023

Afghanistan

Biden administration still insists Afghanistan had 300,000 security forces before Kabul fell Biden administration still insists Afghanistan had 300,000 security forces before Kabul fell

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 7, 2023

Afghanistan

Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan rescue missions are Hollywood’s latest military movie fad Afghanistan rescue missions are Hollywood’s latest military movie fad

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 21, 2023

Sgt Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black.

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The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps reflects on his biggest leadership regret and ‘living with guilt’ The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps reflects on his biggest leadership regret and ‘living with guilt’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 17, 2023

Afghanistan

Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2023

Afghanistan

Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 8, 2023

Afghanistan

Why Afghanistan’s security forces collapsed, according to a scathing new US government watchdog report Why Afghanistan’s security forces collapsed, according to a scathing new US government watchdog report

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2023

Afghanistan

US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 27, 2023

Afghanistan

What it was like for US troops at Kabul airport when the chaotic withdrawal began: ‘I thought I was going to die’ What it was like for US troops at Kabul airport when the chaotic withdrawal began: ‘I thought I was going to die’

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 25, 2023

Afghanistan

How airmen used a single Google Doc to save thousands of lives during Afghan airlift How airmen used a single Google Doc to save thousands of lives during Afghan airlift

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 16, 2023

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Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 9, 2023

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Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 8, 2022

Afghanistan

‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation ‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 7, 2022

Afghanistan

The Pentagon has no idea how much military equipment it actually left behind in Afghanistan The Pentagon has no idea how much military equipment it actually left behind in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 17, 2022

Afghanistan

Airmen who delivered Afghan baby mid-flight during Kabul evacuation to receive Distinguished Flying Cross Airmen who delivered Afghan baby mid-flight during Kabul evacuation to receive Distinguished Flying Cross

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 17, 2022

Afghanistan

Air Force C-17 crew receives Distinguished Flying Cross for hauling record 823 people to safety during Kabul airlift Air Force C-17 crew receives Distinguished Flying Cross for hauling record 823 people to safety during Kabul airlift

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 4, 2022

Afghanistan

The US has funneled more than $1 billion into Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul with zero accountability The US has funneled more than $1 billion into Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul with zero accountability

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

Afghanistan

‘Fuck it’ ‘Fuck it’

By Ben Kesling

Posted on Nov 1, 2022

Afghanistan

Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Oct 21, 2022

Afghanistan

‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career ‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

Afghanistan

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

A U.S. Marine from the 3/5 Lima company points his rifle at a building as it burns in the restive city of Fallujah,14 November 2004, 50 kms west of Baghdad, Iraq. (AFP photo by Patrick Baz via Getty Images)

Afghanistan

Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

Afghanistan

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

Afghanistan

This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part

By Peter Molin

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

Afghanistan

Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Afghanistan

Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 12, 2022

Afghanistan

The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 31, 2022

Afghanistan

As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

Afghanistan

‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago ‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago

By Francisco Martinezcuello

Posted on Aug 26, 2022

Afghanistan

Special operations vets hid a woman being hunted by the Taliban. Now comes the hard part Special operations vets hid a woman being hunted by the Taliban. Now comes the hard part

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 22, 2022

Afghanistan

Afghanistan left a ‘moral injury’ on American veterans. Here’s how they can start healing Afghanistan left a ‘moral injury’ on American veterans. Here’s how they can start healing

By Scott Mann

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

Afghanistan

‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing ‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

Afghanistan

Here’s all the US military equipment that ended up in Taliban hands during the fall of Kabul Here’s all the US military equipment that ended up in Taliban hands during the fall of Kabul

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Afghanistan

This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban

By Kacy Tellessen

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Afghanistan

‘We never understood what winning meant’ — A decorated Marine Raider reflects on the fall of Kabul ‘We never understood what winning meant’ — A decorated Marine Raider reflects on the fall of Kabul

By Elliot Ackerman

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

Afghanistan

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

Afghanistan

Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’ Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 8, 2022

Afghanistan

A new memoir from a decorated Marine Raider captures the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal A new memoir from a decorated Marine Raider captures the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal

By Elliot Ackerman

Posted on Aug 8, 2022

Afghanistan

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home ‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

Afghanistan

How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

Afghanistan

Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

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When a veteran lost his farm, fellow paratroopers came to the rescue When a veteran lost his farm, fellow paratroopers came to the rescue

Three former Afghan Air Force pilots killed in Oregon crash Three former Afghan Air Force pilots killed in Oregon crash

Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’ Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’

75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal 75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal

Blood brothers: In the Pacific, US medics may soon use blood from allies Blood brothers: In the Pacific, US medics may soon use blood from allies

Report: Special operations forces need to rethink language training Report: Special operations forces need to rethink language training

Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets

CENTCOM launches fresh interviews of Abbey Gate bombing survivors CENTCOM launches fresh interviews of Abbey Gate bombing survivors

Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation

3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited 3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited

What is happening inside the Afghan resistance? What is happening inside the Afghan resistance?

What’s happened since the Taliban took over Afghanistan? What’s happened since the Taliban took over Afghanistan?

Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial is overturned Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial is overturned

The Pentagon didn’t refuse to pay $60,000 to fly fallen Marine Nicole Gee to Arlington [Updated] The Pentagon didn’t refuse to pay $60,000 to fly fallen Marine Nicole Gee to Arlington [Updated]

U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a result of poor planning, communication, report finds U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a result of poor planning, communication, report finds

US troops will no longer learn Pashto, an Afghan national language US troops will no longer learn Pashto, an Afghan national language

Taliban moving captured US military vehicles and Soviet tanks to Iranian border Taliban moving captured US military vehicles and Soviet tanks to Iranian border

The Taliban is using leftover American gear to fight a border skirmish with Iran The Taliban is using leftover American gear to fight a border skirmish with Iran

How effective are US ‘Over-the-Horizon capabilities’ in Afghanistan? How effective are US ‘Over-the-Horizon capabilities’ in Afghanistan?

Taliban kill ISIS leader responsible for Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 US troops Taliban kill ISIS leader responsible for Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 US troops

Former Afghan interpreter says becoming a Marine is a dream come true Former Afghan interpreter says becoming a Marine is a dream come true

Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine

Biden administration still insists Afghanistan had 300,000 security forces before Kabul fell Biden administration still insists Afghanistan had 300,000 security forces before Kabul fell

Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits

Afghanistan rescue missions are Hollywood’s latest military movie fad Afghanistan rescue missions are Hollywood’s latest military movie fad

The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps reflects on his biggest leadership regret and ‘living with guilt’ The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps reflects on his biggest leadership regret and ‘living with guilt’

Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress

Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments

Why Afghanistan’s security forces collapsed, according to a scathing new US government watchdog report Why Afghanistan’s security forces collapsed, according to a scathing new US government watchdog report

US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia

What it was like for US troops at Kabul airport when the chaotic withdrawal began: ‘I thought I was going to die’ What it was like for US troops at Kabul airport when the chaotic withdrawal began: ‘I thought I was going to die’

How airmen used a single Google Doc to save thousands of lives during Afghan airlift How airmen used a single Google Doc to save thousands of lives during Afghan airlift

Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift

Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US

‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation ‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation

The Pentagon has no idea how much military equipment it actually left behind in Afghanistan The Pentagon has no idea how much military equipment it actually left behind in Afghanistan

Airmen who delivered Afghan baby mid-flight during Kabul evacuation to receive Distinguished Flying Cross Airmen who delivered Afghan baby mid-flight during Kabul evacuation to receive Distinguished Flying Cross

Air Force C-17 crew receives Distinguished Flying Cross for hauling record 823 people to safety during Kabul airlift Air Force C-17 crew receives Distinguished Flying Cross for hauling record 823 people to safety during Kabul airlift

The US has funneled more than $1 billion into Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul with zero accountability The US has funneled more than $1 billion into Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul with zero accountability

‘Fuck it’ ‘Fuck it’

Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation

‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career ‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part

Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord

Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them

‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago ‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago

Special operations vets hid a woman being hunted by the Taliban. Now comes the hard part Special operations vets hid a woman being hunted by the Taliban. Now comes the hard part

Afghanistan left a ‘moral injury’ on American veterans. Here’s how they can start healing Afghanistan left a ‘moral injury’ on American veterans. Here’s how they can start healing

‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing ‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing

Here’s all the US military equipment that ended up in Taliban hands during the fall of Kabul Here’s all the US military equipment that ended up in Taliban hands during the fall of Kabul

This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban

‘We never understood what winning meant’ — A decorated Marine Raider reflects on the fall of Kabul ‘We never understood what winning meant’ — A decorated Marine Raider reflects on the fall of Kabul

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’ Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’

A new memoir from a decorated Marine Raider captures the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal A new memoir from a decorated Marine Raider captures the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home ‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated

Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

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