Latest "Afghanistan troop withdrawal" stories

Reagan carrier strike group now operating in 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan withdrawal

The Reagan carrier strike group will “operate and train alongside regional and coalition partners” and provide airpower to assist U.S. and coalition forces while the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Key GOP senator pushes for Biden to leave 1,000 troops behind in Afghanistan as a safety net

Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Jim Inhofe says the force could provide key security assurance until early 2022.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

CENTCOM commander vows to keep the pressure on adversaries even after leaving Afghanistan: Exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview, Marine Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, commander of U.S Central Command, speaks about the Afghanistan withdrawal, a drone attack in Iraq and the future of the region.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

Earlier withdrawal for international troops from Afghanistan under consideration

Discussions are underway among military planners with the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul for a possible withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan as early as July 4, Germany's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

3 years ago

Biden calls Afghanistan troop withdrawal deadline of May 1 ‘tough’

Biden, in an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that aired Wednesday, said he was consulting with allies on the pace of the drawdown.

3 years ago

Trump has ‘no plan’ to exit Afghanistan by Christmas, key lawmaker says

Weeks after the U.S. military was blindsided by President Donald Trump’s assertion that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, a top lawmaker on defense says there was no actual plan to withdraw troops by Christmas.

3 years ago