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.
Wisconsin National Guard: 1st female field artillery commander
Capt. Alicia Dorsett is now the first female to command a field artillery battery in the Wisconsin National Guard, taking command at a Hartford ceremony.
Capt. Alicia Dorsett is now the first female to command a field artillery battery in the Wisconsin National Guard, taking command at a Hartford ceremony.
Afghan refugees to Milwaukee area possible, agency to help
Thousands of Afghan refugees could be headed to Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin, and one West Allis-based agency is preparing to assist.
Thousands of Afghan refugees could be headed to Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin, and one West Allis-based agency is preparing to assist.
Afghan refugees: Fort McCoy authorized, Wisconsin prepares
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
Human remains discovered in wheel well of C-17 that departed Kabul with Afghans clinging to it
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
Wisconsin vets deployed to Afghanistan react to troop pullout
Veterans of America’s longest war say the images from Afghanistan are crushing. As the Taliban seizes the country, the vets ask questions.
Veterans of America’s longest war say the images from Afghanistan are crushing. As the Taliban seizes the country, the vets ask questions.
Retired Army colonel, international human rights lawyer respond to Afghanistan chaos
Right now, so many people are trying to help those in Afghanistan, and some of those helpers have ties to southeast Wisconsin.
Right now, so many people are trying to help those in Afghanistan, and some of those helpers have ties to southeast Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Army colonel on Afganistan's fall: 'I have a lot of emotions'
Right now, so many people are trying to help those in Afghanistan, and some of those helpers have ties to southeast Wisconsin.
Right now, so many people are trying to help those in Afghanistan, and some of those helpers have ties to southeast Wisconsin.
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
82nd Airborne paratrooper found dead at Fort Bragg; investigation underway
Pfc. Mikel Rubino, a husband and father from California, enlisted in 2020 and arrived at Fort Bragg earlier this year, a report said.
Pfc. Mikel Rubino, a husband and father from California, enlisted in 2020 and arrived at Fort Bragg earlier this year, a report said.
US prepares to house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations
The Department of Defense is preparing to immediately house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations, Fox News confirmed late Sunday.
The Department of Defense is preparing to immediately house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations, Fox News confirmed late Sunday.
Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport as people flee Afghanistan
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
Biden: 5,000 troops will deploy to Afghanistan to ensure 'orderly and safe' drawdown
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in DC lockdown over; suspect detained
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in D.C. has been given the "all clear" after implementing lockdown protocols due to reports of "a potential armed person" on the base on Friday.
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in D.C. has been given the "all clear" after implementing lockdown protocols due to reports of "a potential armed person" on the base on Friday.
'Run Now Wine Later' 5K for Fisher House
Do you enjoy exercising for a reward? Well, a Port Washington 5k promises an adult beverage when you're done, all while supporting a good cause.
Do you enjoy exercising for a reward? Well, a Port Washington 5k promises an adult beverage when you're done, all while supporting a good cause.