US Forces Afghanistan

Oct- 2021 -

25 October

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team provide security as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands after a key leader engagement in Southeastern Afghanistan

Reflections on Afghanistan: Reestablishing American Security

American national security experts and senior military leaders must evaluate military actions with stronger consideration of the public opinion.

Aug- 2021 -

31 August

Army Staff Sgt. Jason N. Bobo watches as a CH-47 Chinook prepares to land to provide transport for US and Afghan soldiers after a key leader engagement in southeastern Afghanistan, December 29, 2019

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US Military Disabled Scores of Aircraft Before Leaving Kabul Airport

The US military disabled scores of aircraft and armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system at the Kabul airport before it left.

27 August

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Islamic State Suicide Bombers Kill Scores at Kabul Airport

Twin suicide bombs ripped through crowds outside Kabul airport, killing scores of people including 13 US troops.

Jul- 2021 -

14 July

Taliban militants in a line holding guns and explosives

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Taliban Claims to Control Key Border Crossing With Pakistan

The Taliban said they had captured the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak along the frontier with Pakistan, continuing sweeping gains made since foreign forces stepped up their withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Jun- 2021 -

30 June

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Germany Completes Troop Pullout From Afghanistan: Minister

Germany has completed its troop pullout from Afghanistan, ending a nearly 20-year deployment there alongside the US and other international forces.

15 June

Inder Singh Bisht

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NATO Asks Qatar for Base to Train Afghan Forces Post Withdrawal

NATO officials have approached Qatar regarding the possible use of a base where Afghan special forces could be trained following the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan by September 1.

9 June

Inder Singh Bisht

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USAF Prepares Afghanistan Strike Capabilities Post Withdrawal

The US Air Force is preparing for “over-the-horizon” strike capabilities in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops from the country.

May- 2021 -

31 May

Joe Saballa

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Afghanistan Ready to Procure Weapons from Russia: Ambassador

Afghanistan’s ambassador to Russia said his country is ready to purchase high-powered military weapons and equipment from Moscow.

14 May

In this file photo taken on June 6, 2019 US soldiers look out over hillsides during a visit of the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan General at the Afghan National Army (ANA) checkpoint in Nerkh district of Wardak province.

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US Pulls Out of Major Kandahar Base in Southern Afghanistan: Afghan Army

The United States has completed its withdrawal from Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan, once the second largest military base in the country for US forces, officials said Friday.

Apr- 2021 -

30 April

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Surge in Insider Attacks in Afghan Army as Americans Prepare to Go: US Govt

Deadly insider attacks against the Afghan army jumped in the first quarter of this year as Taliban rebels took advantage of the coming American and NATO troop withdrawal.