Latest "Operation Resolute Support" stories

This Compass Call squadron was deployed in Afghanistan for 20 years. Here’s their inside story.

The EC-130H Compass Call worked behind the scenes for two decades in Afghanistan, from supporting the arrival of special forces, to the bin Laden raid and the Kabul evacuation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

wreckage of a U.S. military aircraft

Flight recorder of crashed plane in Afghanistan recovered alongside crew’s remains

“The remains were found near the crash site, treated with dignity and respect by the local Afghan community, in accordance with their culture,” U.S. Forces-Afghanistan said.

By Stephen Losey

3 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.

4 years ago

Air Force apologizes, yanks ‘Yanny-Laurel’ tweet about A-10s in Afghanistan

The Air Force just learned the hard way that, sometimes, it’s best not to try to latch on to the latest viral internet meme.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Distinguished Flying Crosses awarded to 24 AC-130 crew members

Nearly two dozen AC-130U crew members from Air Force Special Operations Command received Distinguished Flying Crosses Friday for heroism during four separate missions in Afghanistan.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Air Force B-1B Lancers return to Al Udeid after 2-year absence

Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota landed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Saturday.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago