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Texas man indicted in killing of Afghan refugee who helped US troops
Thirty-one-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot in Houston on April 27 during a parking dispute.
Book excerpt: ‘The Other Face of Battle: America’s Forgotten Wars and the Experience of Combat’
"The Other Face of Battle" reminds us that "irregular" or "asymmetrical" warfare is now not the exception but the rule. Understanding its roots seems more crucial than ever.
By Wayne E. Lee, David L. Preston, Anthony E. Carlson, and David Silbey
Afghan allies need immediate evacuation to avoid danger, lawmakers warn
The bipartisan group wants the immediate evacuation of thousands of translators and aides from the country to ensure their safety.
‘Find a way to serve.’ | Dear Young American: Ron Shurer
Staff Sgt. Ron Shurer earned the Medal of Honor for actions as a Special Forces medic in Afghanistan in 2008. In the first installment of Dear Young American, he talks about finding a way to serve those around you, no matter where you are.
By Ben Murray
Defense chief: US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan ‘slightly’ ahead
President Joe Biden has ordered a full U.S. troop withdrawal by Sept. 11. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not say when it may be complete.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region
The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.
Navy to send Ronald Reagan to 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan troop withdrawal: report
The Reagan will move from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, and is expected to remain in U.S. Central Command’s region for up to four months, The Wall Street Journal reports.
By Diana Stancy
CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Explainer: Much about US withdrawal from Afghanistan is unclear
The Biden administration acknowledges that a full troop withdrawal is not without risks, but it argues waiting for a better time is a recipe for never leaving.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
The future of SOF: Exclusive interview with SOCOM commander Richard Clarke
The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command talks with Military Times about the future of the force.
By Howard Altman