Columbus, OH

In late August 2021, from the US military’s joint operations center at Hamid Karzai International Airport, I watched several drone video feeds of Afghan civilians swarming a C-17 aircraft. For the next two days, as desperate Afghans and foreign nationals attempted to flee the fallen country, the initial crowd...

On the Need for Intermediate Force: Operational Lessons From the Afghanistan Evacuation

The Hill

President Biden mourned the three-year anniversary of the attack at the Kabul airport, in which 13 U.S. service members were killed. He named the 13 service members in a statement Monday, also noting that more than 100 innocent Afghans were killed in the airport bombing. “These 13 Americans—and the many more that were wounded—were patriots…

Biden mourns US service members killed in Kabul airport attack 3 years ago

Former President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to mark the three-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as he sought to turn the chaotic pullout into a resonant line of attack against Vice President Harris. Trump was joined by family members of some of the 13 U.S. service members who were killed…

Trump visits Arlington Cemetery to mark Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary

Fort Campbell, KY

UPI News

A U.S. Army soldier and intelligence analyst with top secret security clearance pleaded guilty Tuesday to selling American military secrets to China.

U.S. Army soldier pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Arizona State

NewsNation

Former President Donald Trump was whisked away from a NewsNation interview when he was told that things were not safe.

‘We’re in danger here’: Trump whisked away from NewsNation interview

ComingSoon

Many people are curious to know whether Barack Obama’s wife Michelle Obama used IVF to get pregnant with her daughters, Sasha and Malia. The former first lady’s personal journey to motherhood has sparked widespread interest, especially given the challenges she faced along the way. Her openness about these experiences has led to discussions about fertility struggles and reproductive health.

Did Michelle Obama Use IVF to Get Pregnant With Her Daughters?

William L. Calley Jr., the only US Army soldier to be convicted in the 1968 My Lai massacre, which saw more than 300 unarmed Vietnamese civilians killed by US soldiers in one of the most notorious war crimes in American history, has died. He was 80.

William Calley, officer convicted for his role in My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, dead at 80

Fort Bliss, TX

ABC News

Travis King, the U.S. Army soldier who ran across the border from South Korea to North Korea last year, will plead guilty to desertion, his attorney said.

Travis King, Army soldier who ran into North Korea, to plead guilty to desertion

The Week

Politicians and activists are protesting the conservative bill, which would give religious leaders more power over personal affairs

The Iraqi bill to lower the age of marriage for girls to nine

Pennsylvania State

AUGUST 6, 2024 – Nearly 50 Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 213th Personnel Company were honored during a deployment ceremony Aug. 4 at the Keystone Conference Center. A company under the 728th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, these Soldiers are preparing to leave their...

Guard Soldiers Bound for Mideast Mission

War History Online

On February 14, 1991, two F-15 pilots successfully dropped a bomb on an Iraqi helicopter mid-flight, scoring an impressive air-to-air kill.

F-15 Eagles Took Down An Iraqi Helicopter Mid-Air with A Bomb During the Gulf War

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Soviet and Japanese POW camps were considered to be some of the most notorious of WWII, but what about the US-operated Rheinwiesenlager?

Did the Allies Break Their Own Rules With The Prison Camps That Held German POWs After WWII?

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

Oklahoma State

Missouri State

The Independent

 Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars.The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals. New units in Oklahoma and Missouri will train as many as 4,000 recruits every year.Army leaders are optimistic they will hit their target of 55,000 recruits this year and say the influx of new soldiers forced them to increase the...

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

Explore the intriguing history and significance of 7 best abandoned military bases in America. From Fort Ord's Central Coast artifacts to Wurtsmith Air Force Base's Cold War legacy, each site offers a mix of historical preservation and urban exploration. Fort Totten's coastal defense past and Camp Hero's ghost tales make for enthralling visits. Witness Fort Stevens' roles in coastal protection and Loring AFB's strategic importance. Fort Hancock in New Jersey awaits discovery with its decommissioned structures and nature encounters. Uncover these unique military remnants and their potential for growth.

7 Best Abandoned Military Bases in America

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Texas State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

NewsBreak

3 years after U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, refugees settle in as families of servicemembers killed continue quest for accountability

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Monday marks three years since a suicide bomber outside the Kabul airport in Afghanistan killed 13 U.S. servicemembers and...

3 years after U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, refugees settle in as families of servicemembers killed continue quest for accountability

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