Latest "Troop Withdrawal Afghanistan" stories

U.S. soldiers board an Army Chinook transport helicopter in Afghanistan, surrounded by mountain peaks.

Biden, NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit

With the U.S. leading the withdrawal, European allies and Canada want to hear Biden’s thinking about how security will be assured at their embassies and at Kabul's airport.

2 years ago

Civilian contractors prepare to load a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle on to a flatbed trailer during the retrograde cargo operation on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 12, 2020.

Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike

Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.

3 years ago

Acting Pentagon chief cites risks during troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq

But the former Special Forces officer says the U.S. military will strike back if the transition is undermined by extremists in those countries.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Quarantines in Afghanistan may slow down US withdrawal, meanwhile deployments there on pause

“We continue to execute the ordered draw down to 8600."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Trump says Taliban could possibly overrun Afghan government

“We have to get our people back home. It’s not fair. We’re a police force over there. We’re maintaining things. Eventually, we have to leave.”

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Esper gives go-ahead to begin drawdown of American forces in Afghanistan

That deal is “conditions based,” Esper explained.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago