Tag: Afghan armed forces
EXPLAINER: Much about US pullout from Afghanistan is unclear
WASHINGTON — When he pulled the plug on the American war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said the reasons for staying, 10 years after...
NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country
BRUSSELS — NATO will continue to train Afghan special forces outside the country after it winds up 18 years of security work in conflict-torn...
US general to recommend post-withdrawal plan for Afghanistan
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The top U.S. commander for the Middle East said Wednesday he will make recommendations to Defense Secretary Lloyd...
Officials give Congress few answers on Afghanistan pullout
WASHINGTON — Defense officials had few solid answers Wednesday as frustrated lawmakers sought details on how the United States will keep the terrorist threat...
General says US may train Afghan forces in other countries
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military may continue to train Afghan security forces, but do it in other countries after American forces leave Afghanistan, the...
US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’
WASHINGTON — Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against Taliban insurgents as the withdrawal...
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is preparing for possible Taliban attacks on U.S. and coalition forces as they withdraw from Afghanistan, a prospect that complicates...
US contractor sentenced for stealing truck from Afghan base
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — An American military contractor has been sentenced to prison for her role in a theft ring on a military installation in...
US orders big drawdown at Kabul embassy as troops leave
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday ordered a significant number of its remaining staff at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to leave Afghanistan...
US troops in Afghanistan begin packing gear in pullout prep
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. military has begun shipping equipment and winding down contracts with local service providers ahead of the May 1 start...