In an effort to convince the Taliban to open negotiations, the Afghan government unconditionally released hundreds of Taliban prisoners. Apparently, the mass release of Taliban fighters was not a one-time …
On 5 January, a Taliban delegation held a meeting with Afghan officials in Moscow to discuss their country’s future. “We are exchanging our views. So this is the first step …
Lt. Gen. Austin Scott Miller has been chosen as the next commander of U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan. He is the 17th commander to oversee Afghanistan operations. Troops that deploy to …
As we enter 2019, the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan has gone on for almost two decades. Think about that for a moment. But our involvement in Afghanistan goes back even farther. Our …
On July 17, Afghan media reported that 55 prisoners had been freed from a Taliban-run prison facility in Helmand province. Officials of the Maiwand Corps, the Afghan military unit deployed in …
War causes many casualties. While deaths often eat up the most headlines, many casualties actually survive, but the veterans themselves are left permanently wounded. Limbs are frequently lost, and many …
One of America’s key advantages on any battlefield is its advanced military tech, including night vision, aiming lasers, M4 carbines, and communication equipment. This military tech gives American troops and …