Local man scared for family in Afghanistan
Local man scared for family in Afghanistan
Local man scared for family in Afghanistan
Bill would award medals to 13 US service members killed in Kabul
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
Marine fired for criticizing military leaders resigns, says chasing stability makes ‘slave to the system’
Scheller said he wanted senior leaders to accept accountability.
Scheller said he wanted senior leaders to accept accountability.
Veteran returns home to Philadelphia after 4 years of service
Brandon Christopher Silva returned home to Philadelphia after serving four years overseas, including 9 months in Afghanistan. The 23-year-old now has plans to become a firefighter.
Brandon Christopher Silva returned home to Philadelphia after serving four years overseas, including 9 months in Afghanistan. The 23-year-old now has plans to become a firefighter.
US drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won't be the last, Biden says
President Biden said Saturday’s retaliatory drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won’t be the last measure the United States takes against the group.
President Biden said Saturday’s retaliatory drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won’t be the last measure the United States takes against the group.
SoCal Marine identified as one of 13 US servicemembers killed in Kabul airport suicide bombing attack
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.
Local marine losing hope for interpreter stuck in Afghanistan after deadly attacks
A local marine veteran is working to rescue an interpreter who helped him years ago when he served in Afghanistan. The interpreter is stuck with his family in Kabul, the site of the deadly attacks that claimed the lives of at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops.
A local marine veteran is working to rescue an interpreter who helped him years ago when he served in Afghanistan. The interpreter is stuck with his family in Kabul, the site of the deadly attacks that claimed the lives of at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops.
Army veteran raises awareness about suicide by walking 1,800 miles
Greg C. Washington is making the 1,800-mile trip to honor military members who died by suicide.
Greg C. Washington is making the 1,800-mile trip to honor military members who died by suicide.
Afghanistan evacuations: A look at where the situation stands ahead of US troop pullout
Since the Taliban seized the Afghan capital on Aug. 14, more than 82,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in one of the largest U.S. airlifts in history.
Since the Taliban seized the Afghan capital on Aug. 14, more than 82,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in one of the largest U.S. airlifts in history.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Islamic State threats against Americans force evacuation changes at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Father of first American killed in Afghanistan calls the abrupt U.S. withdrawal 'shameful'
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Two-thirds of Americans say Afghanistan war wasn't worth fighting, poll finds
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Human remains discovered in wheel well of C-17 that departed Kabul with Afghans clinging to it
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
Hundreds of Afghans pack US military plane to escape Taliban control
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
Bucks County veterans reminded of past conflicts in wake of Afghanistan chaos
Local Bucks County veterans share their memories of past conflicts and how the crisis in Afghanistan appears similar to the prior wars.
Local Bucks County veterans share their memories of past conflicts and how the crisis in Afghanistan appears similar to the prior wars.
Bucks County veterans reminded of past conflicts in wake of Afghanistan chaos
JoAnn Pileggi talks with Bucks County veterans as they watch Afghanistan unravel into chaos
JoAnn Pileggi talks with Bucks County veterans as they watch Afghanistan unravel into chaos
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.