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Reagan carrier strike group now operating in 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan withdrawal

The Reagan carrier strike group will “operate and train alongside regional and coalition partners” and provide airpower to assist U.S. and coalition forces while the U.S. withdraws troops from Afghanistan.

By Diana Stancy Correll

21 months ago

US sends more warplanes to Afghanistan to protect troop pullout

Gen. Mark Milley said F-18 attack planes have been added to a previously announced package of air and sea power that can be called upon as protection for withdrawing troops.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

23 months ago

Navy carrier, Air Force B-52s, Army Rangers to help protect Afghanistan pullout, officials say

“I would advise the Taliban that we will be well-prepared to defend ourselves throughout the withdrawal process,” said Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command.

23 months ago

Best pics of the week: March 28, 2021

A freestyle drill team performs at Keesler Air Force Base, Utah National Guard's Best Warrior competition, USS Mitscher departs Souda Bay, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

24 months ago

Best pics of the week: Feb. 28, 2021

Paratroopers train in Alaska, Marine recruits take part in Basic Warrior Training at Parris Island, a cadet shapes hot steel at the Air Force Academy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

2 years ago

Warship Vella Gulf suffers fuel leak, heads back to Norfolk a week into deployment

The leak in one of the cruiser’s engineering spaces came as the ship was crossing the Atlantic Ocean in heavy seas.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago