Army Reservist wishes Afghanistan pullout had been done differently
After two decades, opinions can vary widely among those who served in Afghanistan – even before the war on terror began.
After two decades, opinions can vary widely among those who served in Afghanistan – even before the war on terror began.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
Milwaukee sailor killed in WWII accounted for, to be buried in October
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Monday, Aug. 30 that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Arthur Thinnes, 17, of Milwaukee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 24, 2021.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Monday, Aug. 30 that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Arthur Thinnes, 17, of Milwaukee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 24, 2021.
Marine fired for criticizing military leaders resigns, says chasing stability makes ‘slave to the system’
Scheller said he wanted senior leaders to accept accountability.
Scheller said he wanted senior leaders to accept accountability.
Over 500 Afghan refugees arrive at Philadelphia International Airport
Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.
Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.
Fort McCoy Afghan refugee donations: How to help
Thousands of Afghan refugees are at Fort McCoy. The commander overseeing Operation Allies Refuge said community support is important.
Thousands of Afghan refugees are at Fort McCoy. The commander overseeing Operation Allies Refuge said community support is important.
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.