Afghanistan War Commission hears from vets as it tackles troop surge
The commission will hold a multipanel hearing on what for many is a defining point of the war: President Barack Obama’s troop surge in late 2009.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO
Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.
The threat to our security isn’t reducing troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq — it’s failing to withdraw them entirely
The author of this commentary says there is little gain by merely reducing the number of troops we deploy into war zones abroad.
By Daniel L. Davis
Former Guardsman recalls trying to kill gunman in 2015 terrorist attack on Paris-bound train
Alek Skarlatos, 28, told a Paris court at the gunman's trial that he yanked a pistol from the attacker’s hand, turned it on him and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire.
Afghan government’s chief peace envoy says rapid US troop reduction premature
Afghan officials have expressed concerns that a rapid reduction in American troops could strengthen the negotiating hand of the Taliban.
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region.
Experts tell lawmakers rapid Afghanistan withdrawal is a recipe for another terror attack
Experts warned that 2,500 troops will not be able to stand in the way of a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
US attack risks ‘full-fledged war,’ says adviser to Iran’s leader
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned against any American military escalation in Trump’s final weeks in office.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia's example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press