CENTCOM commander voices concern over possible power vacuum. Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie, commander of the U.S. Central Command, recently expressed the concern the U.S. has regarding the…
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As Troops Withdraw, Taliban Attacks
Thousands of Afghans flee their homes. As the U.S. continues to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, violence by the Taliban has increased. Thousands of Afghans have fled their…
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U.S. Military Removing Equipment from Afghanistan
60 planeloads of gear have been removed from the country. The Pentagon is coordinating the removal or destruction of equipment and gear as the United States military goes…
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President Announces Troop Withdrawl from Afganistan
Sets September 11 as deadline for end of nation’s longest conflict. On Wednesday, President Biden announced that he had directed the Defense Department to formally withdraw all American…
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Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan Expected by 2022
President does not expect to make the May 1 deadline, however. During President Joe Biden’s press conference this week, he anticipated that U.S. troops will be withdrawn from…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Afghan President
Agreement with Taliban is being reviewed. Along with U.S. and coalition leaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul to review the…
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U.S. Seeks UN-Led Afghan Peace Talks
Full withdrawal of U.S. troops by May 1 still under consideration. Secretary of State Antony Blinken submitted a plan to accelerate talks with the Taliban over peace in…
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U.S. Troop Draw Down Accomplished in Middle East
Levels of U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq at lowest since 2001. The Pentagon announced last week the completion of the draw down of U.S. troops that was…
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Secretary Pompeo Reports Iranian Support of al-Qaeda
Additional sanctions have been placed on Iran as a result. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that al-Qaida “has a new home base” in Iran and…
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DOD Declassifies Chinese Bounties on American Troops
Intelligence unconfirmed, but has potentially global impact. Two senior administration officials declassified an unconfirmed intelligence report that was given to President Trump in a briefing on December 17.…
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