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Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight

The 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 Loewenson

12 months ago

5 missiles hit Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

Two Iraqi security officials said the missiles hit only a few yards from where U.S. forces are stationed.

3 years ago

Frontline Photos: Feb. 6, 2022

A bird’s eye view, fast-roping with allies, a tough military working dog and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Frontline Photos: Oct. 17, 2021

Black Daggers over Oahu, sailors in the spray of Bengal Bay, B-1B's bolting for the Baltic and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

4 years ago

‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy

A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan's Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.

5 years ago

Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes

The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.

5 years ago