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Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from Atlantic waters
A Jayhawk helicopter crew based out of Cape Cod discovered all three fishermen clinging to a buoy and hoisted them to safety.
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Taliban said it will consider the United States to be in violation of the agreement for missing the May 1 deadline for full withdrawal.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
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.
Best pics of the week: April 11, 2021
Arctic Gold at Eielson, jungle training at Schofield, F-22s over Mount Fuji, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Special Operations Command chief: Afghans need US troops to counter Taliban
Gen. Richard Clarke echoed the sentiments of other military leaders, saying it’s clear that the Taliban has not upheld its commitment to reduce violence in Afghanistan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden: US troops likely not out of Afghanistan by May, but ‘can’t picture’ them there in 2022
Under a previous peace deal, all U.S. troops are scheduled to leave Afghanistan by May 1.
Austin arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Sunday in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Russia hosts Afghan peace conference, hoping to boost talks ahead of May 1 deadline for US troop withdrawal
The one-day gathering was the first of three planned international conferences ahead of a May 1 deadline for the final withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from the country.
American military women deserve to be recognized; March 21 is the day to do it
The author of this commentary calls on President Biden to designate March 21 as Women’s Military History Day.
By Rep. Elise Stefanik