SoCal Marine identified as one of 13 US servicemembers killed in Kabul airport suicide bombing attack
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.
Half a million more people may flee Afghanistan, UN Refugee Agency says
U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a half-million people or more could flee Afghanistan in a “worst-case scenario” in the coming months.
U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a half-million people or more could flee Afghanistan in a “worst-case scenario” in the coming months.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Three Southern California families get out of Afghanistan to safety
“Nobody is doing well,” said Fraidoon Hassemi, an Afghan who works as a community liaison who has spoken to the families. “They are trying their best to get to the airport, get to their gates and get on an airplane. The situation is very horrible.”
“Nobody is doing well,” said Fraidoon Hassemi, an Afghan who works as a community liaison who has spoken to the families. “They are trying their best to get to the airport, get to their gates and get on an airplane. The situation is very horrible.”
‘We will hunt you down and make you pay’ Biden says after Kabul airport suicide attacks
The attacks at a Kabul airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
The attacks at a Kabul airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
13 US service members among several killed in Kabul airport suicide attacks
U.S. officials said 13 U.S. service members were among several people killed in a pair of suicide attacks outside the Kabul airport.
U.S. officials said 13 U.S. service members were among several people killed in a pair of suicide attacks outside the Kabul airport.
ISIS-K: What to know about Taliban rival seen as threat to Afghanistan evacuation
Afghanistan's ISIS-K refers to the 'Khorasan' branch of Islamic State.
Afghanistan's ISIS-K refers to the 'Khorasan' branch of Islamic State.
Former members of Afghan girls robotics team arrive in Mexico
One week after 10 members of an Afghan girls robotics team were evacuated to Qatar, four former members arrived safely in Mexico.
One week after 10 members of an Afghan girls robotics team were evacuated to Qatar, four former members arrived safely in Mexico.
Baby pulled over barbed wire-topped wall in Kabul reunited with family, evacuated
The heartbreaking video of the baby being pulled over a barbed wire-topped fence has a happy ending after the child was reunited with family and evacuated from Afghanistan.
The heartbreaking video of the baby being pulled over a barbed wire-topped fence has a happy ending after the child was reunited with family and evacuated from Afghanistan.
Afghan girl born on evacuation flight named for plane
The Afghan girl born on a C-17 military aircraft during an evacuation flight from Afghanistan will forever carry that experience with her. Her parents have named her after the plane's call sign.
The Afghan girl born on a C-17 military aircraft during an evacuation flight from Afghanistan will forever carry that experience with her. Her parents have named her after the plane's call sign.
Afghanistan evacuations: A look at where the situation stands ahead of US troop pullout
Since the Taliban seized the Afghan capital on Aug. 14, more than 82,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in one of the largest U.S. airlifts in history.
Since the Taliban seized the Afghan capital on Aug. 14, more than 82,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in one of the largest U.S. airlifts in history.
2 lawmakers fly unannounced to Kabul amid evacuation, angering US officials
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., both military veterans, flew to the Kabul airport, angering U.S. officials.
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., both military veterans, flew to the Kabul airport, angering U.S. officials.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
After 70 years, remains of Arizona soldier killed in Korean War recovered
The Dept. of Defense says Army Sergeant Frank Vejar of Douglas, Arizona was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950, when his unit was attacked in North Korea.
The Dept. of Defense says Army Sergeant Frank Vejar of Douglas, Arizona was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950, when his unit was attacked in North Korea.
California father details evacuation from Afghanistan; relatives left behind
Qiamuddin Safi says it was a difficult and painful journey back home to San Leandro, having to leave behind his father and other relatives.
Qiamuddin Safi says it was a difficult and painful journey back home to San Leandro, having to leave behind his father and other relatives.
Biden: Afghanistan evacuations ‘currently on a pace’ to finish by Aug 31 deadline
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
Airbnb says it will host up to 20,000 Afghan refugees
Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky tweeted this program starts immediately, and that the San Francisco-based short-term rental site will pay the costs.
Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky tweeted this program starts immediately, and that the San Francisco-based short-term rental site will pay the costs.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Afghan guard killed in airport gunfire as Taliban insists on US pullout date
The Taliban warned any attempt by U.S. troops to delay their Aug. 31 withdrawal to give people more time to flee would "provoke a reaction."
The Taliban warned any attempt by U.S. troops to delay their Aug. 31 withdrawal to give people more time to flee would "provoke a reaction."
Pentagon to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for military
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.