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Here’s What The U.S. Military Left Behind At Kabul Airport
Afghanistan

Here’s What The U.S. Military Left Behind At Kabul Airport

Aircraft, vehicles, and at least two defense systems able to shoot down rockets and artillery shells are just some of what was not airlifted out.

These Two Images Represent The Beginning And The End Of America’s War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

These Two Images Represent The Beginning And The End Of America’s War In Afghanistan

Going in and getting out, these historic photos are the visual bookends to America's nearly 20-year conflict in Afghanistan.

The Story Of The Mysterious White 727 That Appeared In Kabul After The Bombing Of Abbey Gate
Afghanistan

The Story Of The Mysterious White 727 That Appeared In Kabul After The Bombing Of Abbey Gate

The old 727 showing up among the military transports at Kabul International drew a lot of interest among flight trackers and open-source intel gurus.

America’s 20-Year War In Afghanistan Ends After Last Troops Depart Kabul (Updated)
Afghanistan

America’s 20-Year War In Afghanistan Ends After Last Troops Depart Kabul (Updated)

With the final aircraft departing Hamid Karzai International Airport at 11:59 pm local time, America's longest war has come to an end.

Al Qaeda Kingpin Resurfaces In Afghanistan Surrounded By Taliban Security
Afghanistan

Al Qaeda Kingpin Resurfaces In Afghanistan Surrounded By Taliban Security

Amin Al Haq's reappearance under Taliban protection highlights concerns about the US government's remote counter-terrorism strategy going forward.

American Drone Strike Hits Suicide Attackers Targeting Kabul Airport (Updated)
U.S. Homeland

American Drone Strike Hits Suicide Attackers Targeting Kabul Airport (Updated)

Security threats grow as the time left before the US military is scheduled to fully withdraw from Afghanistan is likely measured in hours, not days.

Bunker Talk: Let’s Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: Let’s Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

It's been a tough week. Let's talk about it.

U.S. Executes Revenge Drone Strike On ISIS-K “Planner” In Afghanistan (Updated)
Afghanistan

U.S. Executes Revenge Drone Strike On ISIS-K “Planner” In Afghanistan (Updated)

The operation comes just a day after President Biden vowed to make the terror group pay for its heinous suicide bombing at Kabul's Airport.

Operation Pineapple Express Saw Special Ops Vets Lead The Rescue Of Hundreds Of Afghans
Afghanistan

Operation Pineapple Express Saw Special Ops Vets Lead The Rescue Of Hundreds Of Afghans

An informal group dubbed Task Force Pineapple has been shepherding Afghans past the Taliban to the safety of Kabul airport for nearly two weeks.

This Remote Alaskan Lighthouse’s Wooden Helipad Belongs In Star Wars
U.S. Homeland

This Remote Alaskan Lighthouse’s Wooden Helipad Belongs In Star Wars

Cape Decision Lighthouse includes a long wooden catwalk and helipad, the latter of which helped save the remote facility from a fire in 1989.

Pentagon Confirms American Troops Have Been Blowing Equipment Up At Kabul Airport
Afghanistan

Pentagon Confirms American Troops Have Been Blowing Equipment Up At Kabul Airport

These controlled detonations help account for reports of additional explosions in Afghanistan's capital after yesterday's deadly terrorist attack.

Japanese Fighters Intercept Three Chinese Drones In As Many Days
China

Japanese Fighters Intercept Three Chinese Drones In As Many Days

It isn't clear if the surge in Chinese drone presence over the East China Sea is indicative of a new trend or prelude to a major naval movement.

American Troops Confirmed Killed In Kabul Airport Terror Bombing (Updated)
Afghanistan

American Troops Confirmed Killed In Kabul Airport Terror Bombing (Updated)

A complex attack on the heart of America's evacuation operation in Kabul has caused the deaths of multiple U.S. servicepeople and even more Afghans.

Navy Halts Plans To Give Its Super Hornets Conformal Fuel Tanks (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Navy Halts Plans To Give Its Super Hornets Conformal Fuel Tanks (Updated)

The Navy had long touted conformal fuel tanks as offering vital additional range for its Super Hornets.

Terror Attack Rocks Kabul International Airport (Updated)
Afghanistan

Terror Attack Rocks Kabul International Airport (Updated)

Warnings of a potential attack on Kabul airport from ISIS have been growing more urgent for days.

Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopters Flew German Commandos On Kabul Mission: Report
160th SOAR "Nightstalkers"

Night Stalker Little Bird Helicopters Flew German Commandos On Kabul Mission: Report

Germany's KSK and the 160th SOAR joined forces to evacuate stranded foreigners deep in Taliban-controlled Kabul.

Video Purports To Show U.S.-Supplied Black Helicopter Taxiing In Taliban Hands
Afghanistan

Video Purports To Show U.S.-Supplied Black Helicopter Taxiing In Taliban Hands

The Taliban have captured dozens of former Afghan military aircraft, prompting concerns about what the group might do with them.

These Are The Military’s Options For Extending Evacuations In Afghanistan. None Of Them Are Good.
Afghanistan

These Are The Military’s Options For Extending Evacuations In Afghanistan. None Of Them Are Good.

There are no good options and each one has major operational hurdles and glaring pitfalls to overcome.

U.S. Prepared To Destroy Equipment It Can’t Airlift Out Of Kabul As Withdrawal Deadline Looms (Updated)
Afghanistan

U.S. Prepared To Destroy Equipment It Can’t Airlift Out Of Kabul As Withdrawal Deadline Looms (Updated)

With the priority being placed on getting people out of the Talian-controlled country, getting even high-tech weapons out may not be possible in time.

Watch The Ex-USS Ingraham Frigate Get Its Back Broken By A Torpedo
U.S. Navy

Watch The Ex-USS Ingraham Frigate Get Its Back Broken By A Torpedo

While cruise missiles and bombs are very capable, nothing wrecks a ship like a well-placed torpedo shot from a prowling submarine.