Navy officer convicted in Afghan visa bribery schemeCmdr. Jeromy Pittmann was convicted for writing bogus letters of recommendation for those seeking a Special Immigrant Visa in exchange for cash.By Diana Stancy8 days ago
Families of US troops killed in Kabul airport bombing criticize BidenRelatives of some of the 13 troops killed in the attack criticized President Biden for how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled.By Jonathan J. Cooper, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and Steve Peoples8 days ago
Afghanistan War Commission wants veteran stories and questionsA congressionally-appointed group is seeking insight from those who served in Afghanistan.By Hope Hodge Seck11 days ago
US military reassesses West Africa strategy as troops exit NigerAs the U.S. withdraws 1,000 troops from Niger, the top U.S. military officer said other West African nations may be open to an expanded American presence.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.By Leo Shane III3 months ago