Latest "Sept.-11" 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

9 months ago

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88

Rumsfeld is the only person to serve twice as Pentagon chief. The first time, in 1975-77, he was the youngest ever. The next time, in 2001-06, he was the oldest.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

21 months ago

Al-Qaida could regroup in Afghanistan in 2 years, says US defense secretary

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley said a regeneration of al-Qaida or the Islamic State group in Afghanistan could take place if the Afghan government and security forces collapsed.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

21 months ago

Biden says keeping US troops in Afghanistan past this summer ‘makes no sense to me’

All U.S. troops will be out of the country by Sept. 11, the president said.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

18 years after Sept. 11, the terror threat remains

With their continuing aspirations to attack U.S. interests, countering violent extremist organizations in Africa remains vital to our national security.

By Col. Chris Karns

4 years ago

Stars and Stripes and strife: Americans’ especially close relationship with their flag

From the Revolution to the present conflict in Iraq, use of the flag has progressed from primarily a naval emblem rarely flown by patriotic citizens to a widely revered national symbol.

4 years ago