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An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 26 2020

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Taliban expects an Afghan peace deal within ‘days’ Taliban expects an Afghan peace deal within ‘days’

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/ Jan 24 2020

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‘It’s time to get out of Afghanistan’ — Conservative vets push DC to end ‘endless wars’ ‘It’s time to get out of Afghanistan’ — Conservative vets push DC to end ‘endless wars’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 16 2020

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Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 15 2020

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US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 15 2020

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Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’ Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 12 2020

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2 US service members killed by IED in Afghanistan 2 US service members killed by IED in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 11 2020

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Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment

/ Jan 10 2020

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Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 8 2020

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Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 20 2019

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There are lies, damn lies, and even more damn lies about Afghanistan There are lies, damn lies, and even more damn lies about Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 14 2019

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Mattis: No, the war in Afghanistan isn’t ‘just one undistinguished defeat after another’ Mattis: No, the war in Afghanistan isn’t ‘just one undistinguished defeat after another’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2019

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The Taliban may not have breached the walls of Bagram, but they damaged the hell out of its main passenger terminal The Taliban may not have breached the walls of Bagram, but they damaged the hell out of its main passenger terminal

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 12 2019

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Pentagon insists the US government’s repeated lies about Afghanistan are no big deal Pentagon insists the US government’s repeated lies about Afghanistan are no big deal

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 12 2019

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US troops repelled a brazen Taliban attack that was literally on Bagram Airfield’s doorstep US troops repelled a brazen Taliban attack that was literally on Bagram Airfield’s doorstep

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 11 2019

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Secret documents show US officials lied for decades about victory in Afghanistan as troops continued to die Secret documents show US officials lied for decades about victory in Afghanistan as troops continued to die

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 9 2019

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ISIS is nearing defeat in Afghanistan, officials say ISIS is nearing defeat in Afghanistan, officials say

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 7 2019

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Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to US troops in Afghanistan Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to US troops in Afghanistan

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/ Nov 28 2019

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Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

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/ Nov 22 2019

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Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 21 2019

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2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan 2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 20 2019

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Iran supports the Taliban with weapons, training, and money, Pentagon report says Iran supports the Taliban with weapons, training, and money, Pentagon report says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 19 2019

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Trump orders dismissal of murder charge against former Green Beret accused of killing a suspected Taliban bomb maker Trump orders dismissal of murder charge against former Green Beret accused of killing a suspected Taliban bomb maker

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 15 2019

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Afghanistan releases 3 key Taliban prisoners in apparent exchange for US and Australian hostages Afghanistan releases 3 key Taliban prisoners in apparent exchange for US and Australian hostages

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/ Nov 13 2019

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The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 8 2019

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CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says

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/ Oct 31 2019

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Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 10 2019

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The US military dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in the last month than it has since 2010 The US military dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in the last month than it has since 2010

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 8 2019

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Afghan officials tout killing of major Al Qaeda boss in US-backed raid which also left 40 civilians dead Afghan officials tout killing of major Al Qaeda boss in US-backed raid which also left 40 civilians dead

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/ Oct 8 2019

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3 US troops wounded in yet another insider attack in Afghanistan 3 US troops wounded in yet another insider attack in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 23 2019

Tech & Tactics

US official claims ISIS fighters were hiding among Afghan civilians during deadly drone strike US official claims ISIS fighters were hiding among Afghan civilians during deadly drone strike

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/ Sep 21 2019

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Green Beret killed in Afghanistan was ‘an accomplished, respected and loved Special Forces soldier’ Green Beret killed in Afghanistan was ‘an accomplished, respected and loved Special Forces soldier’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 17 2019

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The Pentagon needs to man up and hold a news briefing about Afghanistan The Pentagon needs to man up and hold a news briefing about Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 15 2019

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Joe Biden wants US troops based in Pakistan to fight terrorists in Afghanistan. No, seriously. He really said that. Joe Biden wants US troops based in Pakistan to fight terrorists in Afghanistan. No, seriously. He really said that.

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 13 2019

Military Life

Four life-saving military working dogs receive prestigious medals for courage Four life-saving military working dogs receive prestigious medals for courage

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/ Sep 11 2019

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Pentagon identifies soldier killed in Kabul car bombing Pentagon identifies soldier killed in Kabul car bombing

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 6 2019

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The US is close to a deal with the Taliban, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly won’t sign it The US is close to a deal with the Taliban, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly won’t sign it

/ Sep 4 2019

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Pentagon identifies Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan Pentagon identifies Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 31 2019

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Service member killed in Afghanistan in 18th US fatality this year Service member killed in Afghanistan in 18th US fatality this year

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 30 2019

Tech & Tactics

Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicates there are no immediate plans to nuke Afghanistan Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicates there are no immediate plans to nuke Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 28 2019

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The military refuses to explain its questionable claim of having a ‘108% retention rate’ in Afghanistan The military refuses to explain its questionable claim of having a ‘108% retention rate’ in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 27 2019

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Army Ranger killed during 2018 raid was accidentally shot by Afghan commando Army Ranger killed during 2018 raid was accidentally shot by Afghan commando

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 27 2019

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Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 22 2019

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2 US troops killed in Afghanistan 2 US troops killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 21 2019

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ISIS is biding its time in Afghanistan ISIS is biding its time in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 19 2019

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Navy drops charges against SEALs accused of abusing detainees in Afghanistan Navy drops charges against SEALs accused of abusing detainees in Afghanistan

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/ Aug 9 2019

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‘I do not call it a tragedy, I call it a glory’ — A paratrooper killed in Afghanistan left behind a powerful message a year before his death ‘I do not call it a tragedy, I call it a glory’ — A paratrooper killed in Afghanistan left behind a powerful message a year before his death

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 3 2019

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Pentagon identifies two soldiers killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan Pentagon identifies two soldiers killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 31 2019

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Two US troops killed in Afghanistan in apparent insider attack Two US troops killed in Afghanistan in apparent insider attack

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2019

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Trump says he could win the war in Afghanistan quickly, but he doesn’t want to kill millions of people Trump says he could win the war in Afghanistan quickly, but he doesn’t want to kill millions of people

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 22 2019

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This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 19 2019

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The Taliban wiped out dozens of Afghanistan’s most elite commandos The Taliban wiped out dozens of Afghanistan’s most elite commandos

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/ Jul 17 2019

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Special Forces sergeant major killed in Afghanistan Special Forces sergeant major killed in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 14 2019

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Gen. Mark Milley warns against prematurely withdrawing from Afghanistan after 18 years Gen. Mark Milley warns against prematurely withdrawing from Afghanistan after 18 years

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 13 2019

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Retired Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan while working as a defense contractor Retired Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan while working as a defense contractor

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 1 2019

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Green Beret dies in Afghanistan of non-combat related injuries Green Beret dies in Afghanistan of non-combat related injuries

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 1 2019

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Pentagon identifies Green Beret and explosive ordnance disposal specialist killed in Afghanistan Pentagon identifies Green Beret and explosive ordnance disposal specialist killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 27 2019

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Two US service members killed in Afghanistan Two US service members killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 26 2019

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US troops wiped out a contingent of Afghan security forces with an airstrike for the second time in a month US troops wiped out a contingent of Afghan security forces with an airstrike for the second time in a month

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 12 2019

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Here’s the real story behind the top general in Afghanistan’s .45 pistol Here’s the real story behind the top general in Afghanistan’s .45 pistol

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 9 2019

Military Life

Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’ Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’

/ May 21 2019

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A soldier who died in Afghanistan is the US military’s fifth non-combat fatality in 3 weeks A soldier who died in Afghanistan is the US military’s fifth non-combat fatality in 3 weeks

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 8 2019

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The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 1 2019

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Afghanistan in 2019: This is what losing looks like Afghanistan in 2019: This is what losing looks like

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 29 2019