US drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won't be the last, Biden says
President Biden said Saturday’s retaliatory drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won’t be the last measure the United States takes against the group.
President Biden said Saturday’s retaliatory drone strike against ISIS-K in Afghanistan won’t be the last measure the United States takes against the group.
Wisconsin homeless veterans facilities get $4.2M for improvements
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has been awarded funds to make capital improvements to facilities for veterans.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has been awarded funds to make capital improvements to facilities for veterans.
13 US service members killed in Kabul airport attack identified
Nearly all of the U.S. service members killed in the Kabul airport attack were in their early 20s, meaning they had been just young children when U.S. forces first entered Afghanistan in 2001.
Nearly all of the U.S. service members killed in the Kabul airport attack were in their early 20s, meaning they had been just young children when U.S. forces first entered Afghanistan in 2001.
US airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. conducted a drone strike against an Islamic State member in Nangahar believed to be involved in planning attacks against the U.S. in Kabul.
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. conducted a drone strike against an Islamic State member in Nangahar believed to be involved in planning attacks against the U.S. in Kabul.
Kabul attack: Wisconsin Marine OK, knocked down by explosion
A Wisconsin Marine was knocked down by the concussion of a terror attack at Kabul airport on Thursday, Aug. 26. But he was not hurt according to information from U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil.
A Wisconsin Marine was knocked down by the concussion of a terror attack at Kabul airport on Thursday, Aug. 26. But he was not hurt according to information from U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil.
Fort McCoy: Wisconsin House delegation visits, provides briefing
Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, visited Fort McCoy on Friday, Aug. 27 with members of Wisconsin’s House delegation.
Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, visited Fort McCoy on Friday, Aug. 27 with members of Wisconsin’s House delegation.
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.”
Milwaukee area veterans support available amid Afghanistan chaos
The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is hosting a discussion Monday, Aug. 30 called ''We Grieve Together'' for veterans amid chaos in Afghanistan.
The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is hosting a discussion Monday, Aug. 30 called ''We Grieve Together'' for veterans amid chaos in Afghanistan.
Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
‘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.
Afghanistan chaos: Veterans mental health, national security concerns
As Afghanistan erupts in chaos, concerns of national security and mental health vulnerabilities arise.
As Afghanistan erupts in chaos, concerns of national security and mental health vulnerabilities arise.
Fort McCoy: 10,000 Afghan refugees expected, senator says
Sen. Ron Johnson on Wednesday, Aug. 25 visited Fort McCoy for a briefing with the 88th Readiness Division.
Sen. Ron Johnson on Wednesday, Aug. 25 visited Fort McCoy for a briefing with the 88th Readiness Division.
Afghanistan evacuation: Up to 1,500 Americans await airlift as threats grow
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation amid warnings of terror threats in Kabul.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation amid warnings of terror threats in Kabul.
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.
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.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Milwaukee woman takes command of warship
Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, a Milwaukee native, made history Thursday when she was confirmed as the first female commanding officer of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, a Milwaukee native, made history Thursday when she was confirmed as the first female commanding officer of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
COVID tests for Wisconsin Afghan refugees, vaccine not required
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said right now, Wisconsin's Fort McCoy is prepared to house a couple thousand Afghan refugees, but they're getting ready for even more and also worrying about the coronavirus pandemic.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said right now, Wisconsin's Fort McCoy is prepared to house a couple thousand Afghan refugees, but they're getting ready for even more and also worrying about the coronavirus pandemic.
National Guard sex assault: No charges for mishandled cases
Prosecutors have not filed criminal charges for about 30 sexual assault cases mishandled by the Wisconsin National Guard, the state DOJ said.
Prosecutors have not filed criminal charges for about 30 sexual assault cases mishandled by the Wisconsin National Guard, the state DOJ said.