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Airstrikes called in as Taliban attempt to breach Bagram Air Base

U.S. and Afghan forces were pulled into a nearly nine to 10 hour firefight after a suicide bombing targeted a medical facility that was under construction near the base, a source on the ground detailed to Military Times.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The US has ramped up its air campaign in Afghanistan to highest level in nine years

The U.S. dropped more munitions in Afghanistan in September than any other month since October 2010 when America had nearly 100,000 troops on the ground.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Afghan forces still at the mercy of US air support despite huge investment into Afghan air force

B-52s were postured to respond to Taliban assaults of several urban centers that occurred in late August to early September.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Report: Enemy attacks decrease in Afghanistan but airstrikes, deaths rise as urban centers remain vulnerable

A gap in security assistance between Army unit rotations is raising concerns.

5 years ago

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