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How committed is the United States to the defense of Ukraine?
Thursday, December 09, 2021
President Biden says he believes Russian President Putin heard his message not to invade Ukraine. U.S. military officials say they don't see the logistics buildup that would signal an invasion.
The U.S. military has a food insecurity problem
Thursday, November 25, 2021
There is food insecurity among members of the U.S. military. The military is increasing housing allowances and temporary lodging reimbursements to military families.
China could have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, according to Pentagon report
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
China is sharply increasing its nuclear force and could have some 1,000 warheads by 2030, according to a just-released Pentagon report.
Colin Powell's legacy, defined by two very different wars in Iraq
Monday, October 18, 2021
Colin Powell was hailed as a hero for a swift and speedy U.S. victory in the Gulf in 1991. But his reputation suffered from his flawed presentation in advance of the second Iraq war 12 years later.
Thousands of Afghans at a military base in Wisconsin await resettlement
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Some 13,000 Afghan refugees who escaped the Taliban forces find themselves in an Army base in rural Wisconsin. They await resettlement in communities across the nation.
Wisconsin military base turns into a small city as Afghans await resettlement
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Some 13,000 Afghan refugees who escaped the Taliban forces find themselves in an Army base in rural Wisconsin. They await resettlement in communities across the nation.
The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Gets A Hearing In The House
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Top U.S. military officials will testify Wednesday before a House committee on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. On Tuesday, there were sharp exchanges during similar questioning by senators.
Top U.S. Defense Officials Took Lawmakers' Questions On Afghanistan Withdrawal
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Top defense officials took questions from lawmakers about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley defended calls he made to China at the end of Trump's presidency.
Defense Officials Testify At Senate Hearing On Afghanistan
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Top Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday for the first time since the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Conspiracies Fly At Far-Right Rally Near Heavily Guarded Capitol
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Authorities in the nation's capital were on high alert for possible violence, as far-right demonstrators rallied.
Pentagon Calls Drone Strike Which Killed Afghan Civilians A 'Tragic Mistake'
Friday, September 17, 2021
The Pentagon says it made a 'tragic mistake' in its drone strike meant for the masterminds of an attack on the Kabul airport. The strike killed up to 10 innocent civilians, including seven children.
Thousands Of Afghans Likely Stuck Near Mazir-i-Sharif Airport, Trying To Flee
Monday, September 13, 2021
NPR's Mary Louise talks with a Special Immigration Visa applicant hoping to board a plane out of Afghanistan from the Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport.
Pentagon Ceremony Remembers Those Lost On September 11
Saturday, September 11, 2021
We turn to the services at the Pentagon marking the moment where American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
What It's Like Inside The U.S. Processing Center Welcoming Thousands Of Afghans
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
For the past two weeks, thousands of Afghans have arrived in the U.S. Many have passed through a huge makeshift processing center in Virginia. NPR reporters got an exclusive look inside the facility.
An Expo Center Outside Washington, D.C., Now Welcomes Airlifted Afghan Refugees
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
For the past two weeks, thousands of Afghans have arrived in the U.S. Many passed through an enormous makeshift processing center in Virginia. We get an exclusive look inside the Dulles Expo Center.
Refugees Are Still Trying To Flee Afghanistan And Blinken Arrived In Qatar For Talks
Monday, September 06, 2021
In Afghanistan, U.S. diplomacy and military evacuations are ongoing and refugees are still try to flee. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Doha, Qatar.
Troops Are Out Of Afghanistan, Ending The Longest War In American History
Monday, August 30, 2021
U.S. troops destroyed equipment before leaving Afghanistan, ending ending 20 years of military engagement in the country. More than 2,400 troops and tens of thousands of Afghans lost their lives.
As Evacuations Wrap Up, There Are Threats Of Another Attack At Kabul Airport
Monday, August 30, 2021
The deadline nears for the U.S. to finish Afghan evacuations. And, the U.S. conducted two airstrikes against suspected members of ISIS-K following Thursday's deadly attack at the Kabul airport.
The Afghan Army Collapsed In Days. Here Are The Reasons Why
Friday, August 20, 2021
The U.S. military spent years training Afghan soldiers to fight insurgents. Yet in a matter of days, the Afghan National Army collapsed, and the Taliban captured the country. What went wrong?
Pentagon Issues Update On Efforts To Evacuate Thousands From Afghanistan
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave an update on the efforts of U.S. forces to evacuate thousands from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.