Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck15 months ago
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental planThe long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Helicopter pilot details final days of HH-60 rescue ops in Afghanistan"I found a spot in the clouds [where] I could see the ground, and then we basically dove," Maj. Mark Ross said of the evacuation.By Rachel S. Cohen16 months ago
Kabul evacuation yields awards for hundreds more mobility airmenThe awards honor the airmen’s “highest-caliber bravery and tenacity” during the largest evacuation of noncombatants in Air Force history, the service said.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
Airmen who saved lives after Kabul bombing awarded Bronze StarsCapt. Carlos Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Morgan Reed received the medals Nov. 9.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
Hundreds more airmen to receive medals for roles in Kabul evacuationThe announcement marks the largest batch of awards to date for the airmen who participated in Operation Allies Refuge.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago