Afghanistan(Page 7)

Military news from Afghanistan.

Latest in Afghanistan

Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly
Afghanistan

Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt
Afghanistan

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan
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DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

3 US service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan
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3 US service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

After 18 years of conflict, Congress needs to rein in the forever wars
Afghanistan

After 18 years of conflict, Congress needs to rein in the forever wars

By Dan Caldwell, Jon Soltz

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech
Afghanistan

Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 24, 2019

Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K
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Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 19, 2019

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’
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Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country
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The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 17, 2019

US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint
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US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens
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He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 6, 2019

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets
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Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017
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US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2019

On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS
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On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 25, 2019

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan looking like a Bond villain
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Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan looking like a Bond villain

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 11, 2019

Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush
Afghanistan

Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan
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Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

The number of armed contractors in Afghanistan has increased more than 65% since Trump took office
Afghanistan

The number of armed contractors in Afghanistan has increased more than 65% since Trump took office

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

Pentagon Identifies Green Beret Killed In Afghanistan
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Pentagon Identifies Green Beret Killed In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2019

Army Ranger Dies After Being Wounded In Afghanistan
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Army Ranger Dies After Being Wounded In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 18, 2019

Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan
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Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 3, 2019

Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory
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Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Progress! Taliban Calls Afghan Government ‘Kabul Administration’ Instead Of ‘Puppets’ For Once
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Progress! Taliban Calls Afghan Government ‘Kabul Administration’ Instead Of ‘Puppets’ For Once

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan
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Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 15, 2018

The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7′ In Afghanistan
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The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7′ In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan
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Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

Like The Energizer Bunny, The Fight Against ISIS And The Taliban Keeps Going, And Going, And Going
Afghanistan

Like The Energizer Bunny, The Fight Against ISIS And The Taliban Keeps Going, And Going, And Going

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals
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General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 6, 2018

CENTCOM Nominee Admits Afghan Military Would Collapse If US Left
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CENTCOM Nominee Admits Afghan Military Would Collapse If US Left

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

Once Described As On Its ‘Back Foot,’ Taliban Number Around 60,000, General Says
Afghanistan

Once Described As On Its ‘Back Foot,’ Taliban Number Around 60,000, General Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

3 Executives Indicted On ‘Massive Fraud’ Connected To Nearly $9 Billion Afghan Supply Contract
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3 Executives Indicted On ‘Massive Fraud’ Connected To Nearly $9 Billion Afghan Supply Contract

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

The US Dropped More Bombs On Afghanistan In 2018 Than Any Year In Over A Decade
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The US Dropped More Bombs On Afghanistan In 2018 Than Any Year In Over A Decade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 2, 2018

DoD Confirms Air Force Combat Controller, 2 Green Berets Died In Afghan IED Blast
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DoD Confirms Air Force Combat Controller, 2 Green Berets Died In Afghan IED Blast

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

Trump Reportedly Wants To Withdraw All US Troops From Afghanistan By The Next Presidential Election
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Trump Reportedly Wants To Withdraw All US Troops From Afghanistan By The Next Presidential Election

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

DoD Says Fallen Army Ranger Was ‘Likely’ Shot By Friendly Fire
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DoD Says Fallen Army Ranger Was ‘Likely’ Shot By Friendly Fire

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

3 US Troops Killed By IED In Afghanistan
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3 US Troops Killed By IED In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

The Real Reason Why The Top US General In Afghanistan Carried An M4 Carbine
Afghanistan

The Real Reason Why The Top US General In Afghanistan Carried An M4 Carbine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

DoD Identifies US Army Ranger Killed In Afghanistan Over Thanksgiving Weekend
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DoD Identifies US Army Ranger Killed In Afghanistan Over Thanksgiving Weekend

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 25, 2018

The Latest American Casualty In Afghanistan Left Behind A Powerful Message On Democracy
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The Latest American Casualty In Afghanistan Left Behind A Powerful Message On Democracy

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 4, 2018

The Taliban Says The Infamous ‘Gitmo 5’ Are Joining Afghan Peace Negotiations
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The Taliban Says The Infamous ‘Gitmo 5’ Are Joining Afghan Peace Negotiations

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

Reporter To Dunford: ‘2010 Called’ About Your Afghan Strategy
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Reporter To Dunford: ‘2010 Called’ About Your Afghan Strategy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 27, 2018

The US General Wounded During The Kandahar Insider Attack Has Been Evacuated To Walter Reed
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The US General Wounded During The Kandahar Insider Attack Has Been Evacuated To Walter Reed

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 25, 2018

An American General Was Wounded During The Insider Attack In Kandahar
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An American General Was Wounded During The Insider Attack In Kandahar

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 21, 2018

Top American General In Afghanistan Survives Insider Attack That Wiped Out Senior Afghan Officials
Afghanistan

Top American General In Afghanistan Survives Insider Attack That Wiped Out Senior Afghan Officials

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 18, 2018

We’ve All Deceived Ourselves About Why We’re Fighting In Afghanistan
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We’ve All Deceived Ourselves About Why We’re Fighting In Afghanistan

By Mike Martin

Posted on Oct 11, 2018

Congressman: End The War In Afghanistan
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Congressman: End The War In Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 8, 2018

CENTCOM Commander: Erik Prince’s Plan For Afghanistan Isn’t Happening
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CENTCOM Commander: Erik Prince’s Plan For Afghanistan Isn’t Happening

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 4, 2018

The F-35 ‘Combat Debut’ In Afghanistan Consisted Of 2 Bombs Destroying A Weapons Cache
Afghanistan

The F-35 ‘Combat Debut’ In Afghanistan Consisted Of 2 Bombs Destroying A Weapons Cache

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 28, 2018

The Marine Corps’ F-35 Combat Debut Was Flown In Honor Of A Fallen Hero
Afghanistan

The Marine Corps’ F-35 Combat Debut Was Flown In Honor Of A Fallen Hero

By Brad Howard

Posted on Sep 28, 2018

Erik Prince Thinks He Can Turn Around The War In Afghanistan With 6 Months And 3,600 Men
Afghanistan

Erik Prince Thinks He Can Turn Around The War In Afghanistan With 6 Months And 3,600 Men

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 27, 2018

Afghan Governor: The Taliban Are ‘Going To Win’ If Death Toll Continues To Rise
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Afghan Governor: The Taliban Are ‘Going To Win’ If Death Toll Continues To Rise

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

Here’s What Happens When Your Local Porta Potty Cleaner Just Up And Leaves
Afghanistan

Here’s What Happens When Your Local Porta Potty Cleaner Just Up And Leaves

By Jay Kirell

Posted on Sep 18, 2018

Afghanistan, 17 Years Later: This Is What Winning Looks Like
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Afghanistan, 17 Years Later: This Is What Winning Looks Like

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 13, 2018

Mattis: Afghan Forces Are Increasing Their Efforts To Stop ‘Green On Blue’ Attacks
Afghanistan

Mattis: Afghan Forces Are Increasing Their Efforts To Stop ‘Green On Blue’ Attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 11, 2018

Watch Troops In Afghanistan Try The MRE Pizza For The First Time
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Watch Troops In Afghanistan Try The MRE Pizza For The First Time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 6, 2018

Back To Afghanistan: Looking At The Ghazni That Exists Now Vs. The Town I Knew
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Back To Afghanistan: Looking At The Ghazni That Exists Now Vs. The Town I Knew

By Joanna Dasher

Posted on Sep 6, 2018

US Service Member Killed In Apparent Insider Attack In Eastern Afghanistan
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US Service Member Killed In Apparent Insider Attack In Eastern Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 3, 2018

China May Be Building A Military Base In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

China May Be Building A Military Base In Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 30, 2018

Afghan Soldiers Recently Abandoned Bases In The Country’s North Without A Fight
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Afghan Soldiers Recently Abandoned Bases In The Country’s North Without A Fight

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 30, 2018

Mattis Shuts Down The Idea Of Privatizing The War In Afghanistan
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Mattis Shuts Down The Idea Of Privatizing The War In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2018

Lindsey Graham Says He’ll Honor John McCain’s Legacy By Pushing To Stay In Afghanistan Forever
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Lindsey Graham Says He’ll Honor John McCain’s Legacy By Pushing To Stay In Afghanistan Forever

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 29, 2018

The US Just Took Out The Leader Of ISIS In Afghanistan For The Fourth Time
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The US Just Took Out The Leader Of ISIS In Afghanistan For The Fourth Time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 27, 2018

Here’s How Top Military Leaders Have Described US ‘Progress’ In Afghanistan Over The Last Decade
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Here’s How Top Military Leaders Have Described US ‘Progress’ In Afghanistan Over The Last Decade

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 23, 2018

3 Defense Contractors Receive Medals Of Valor For Fighting Off Insurgents in Afghanistan
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3 Defense Contractors Receive Medals Of Valor For Fighting Off Insurgents in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 21, 2018