By Nick Paton Walsh and Sandi Sidhu, CNN Thousands of prisoners — including senior al Qaeda and Taliban figures — remain in Afghanistan’s Bagram prison under the sole control of Afghan authorities, following the swift departure of US combat troops from the sprawling compound that houses it, Afghan and security officials told CNN Tuesday. While
Continue ReadingCNN’s Anna Coren goes inside Bagram Airfield to capture scenes of abandonment as Afghan forces pick up the pieces following the withdrawal of US and NATO troops after nearly two decades of war.
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Almost twenty years of fighting.Some 2,300 American troops dead. And two trillion dollars spent on wartime efforts.
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A Brawley veteran is walking the entire US-Mexico border to bring awareness to veterans who have been deported.
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Local veterans and active duty service members are invited to Inca Lanes to enjoy free bowling this Friday from noon to 3 p.m.
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For nearly eight decades, former Army Private Osceola “Ozzie” Fletcher’s experience in the Battle of Normandy went unrecognized.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs will now offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery.
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A US veteran from Brawley will be walking the entire US-Mexico border on June 28 to bring awareness to Veterans who have been deported.
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The military uses skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) almost every day, and it’s important to teach these concepts at a young age.
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The U.S. Army recognized another trip around the sun. Monday soldiers laced up their tennis shoes before it got too hot.
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As temperatures rise in the desert southwest, MCAS Yuma begins its “101 Critical Days of Summer” training. During this course, marines learn not only how to avoid heat-health issues while on duty, but also in their free time.
Continue ReadingThe administration is now taking steps to send back billions’ worth of funds to the Pentagon, so that they can be used for their initial purpose. That includes returning military construction funds to 66 previously deferred projects in 11 states, 3 territories, and 16 countries.
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Texas’ Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland went into lockdown Wednesday after reports of two gunshots near one of the gates to the massive military facility.
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and state representatives host a virtual Service Academy Day to nominate four candidates to service academies.
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An emboldened Taliban poses a severe and expanding threat to the government of Afghanistan, remains close to al Qaeda, and believes it can return to power by force if necessary, according to a United Nations Security Council report released on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingThe Pentagon is reviewing a policy instituted last year that limits which flags can be displayed at military bases.
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El Centro’s mayor on Monday joined with veterans, families, and members of the community in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
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Memorial Day commemorations from across the U.S.
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Memorial Day is right around the corner, and the veteran’s community in Yuma is welcoming everyone this Monday to come out and honor the fallen men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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YPG Commander thanks military spouses for their continued support
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