Pentagon to compel commercial airlines to evacuate Afghans
The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.
Islamic State threats against Americans force evacuation changes at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Afghans protest Taliban in emerging challenge to group’s rule
Afghan protesters defied the Taliban again on Thursday in scattered demonstrations, prompting violent responses from the military group.
Biden says chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
Afghan refugees to Milwaukee area possible, agency to help
Thousands of Afghan refugees could be headed to Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin, and one West Allis-based agency is preparing to assist.
Young child hoisted over wall amid chaos at Kabul airport
Explosions were heard as large numbers of Afghans crowded outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 17, as the US military worked to secure the complex.
Taliban seizes Afghanistan: What happened and what could come next
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
George W. Bush expresses 'deep sadness' over Afghanistan situation
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Georgians with family in Afghanistan heartbroken and fearful of what's to come
Georgians who have family in Afghanistan have watched with fear and heartbreak as the Taliban seized control of the country.
Female Afghan Air Force pilot describes disappointment at seeing 'evil' return to her homeland
Niloofar Rahmani escaped Afghanistan in 2015 after skyrocketing to fame as the country's first female Air Force pilot since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Now, she gets emotional thinking about the young girls left behind who’ve never known life under Taliban rule.
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
82nd Airborne paratrooper found dead at Fort Bragg; investigation underway
Pfc. Mikel Rubino, a husband and father from California, enlisted in 2020 and arrived at Fort Bragg earlier this year, a report said.
Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport as people flee Afghanistan
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
Two active-duty Fort Hood soldiers arrested in underage sex sting
The soldiers had traveled over two hours to meet the person believed to be a juvenile female, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.
Taliban plan to declare Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace
Officials say Taliban fighters have entered Kabul and are seeking the unconditional surrender of the central government.
Taliban fighters capture Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan's 4th largest city
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in DC lockdown over; suspect detained
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in D.C. has been given the "all clear" after implementing lockdown protocols due to reports of "a potential armed person" on the base on Friday.
US sends 3K troops to evacuate embassy staff in Kabul amid Taliban offensive
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
New Georgia specialty tag helps show support for troops
Georgians have a new way to support our military men and women. There's a new specialty tag with the proceeds going to the nonprofit Support Our Troops.