Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme
Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann will serve 30 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.
By Diana Stancy
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‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Pentagon sees Taliban deal as allowing fuller focus on China
The Trump administration’s peace deal with the Taliban opens the door for an initial American troop withdrawal that Defense Secretary Mark Esper sees as a step toward the broader goal of preparing for potential future war with China.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal
The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.
By Howard Altman
Trump says US will sign Afghanistan peace deal with Taliban, first step in bringing troops ‘home’
U.S. and Taliban officials will finalize the agreement on Saturday, potentially bringing a close to the nearly 19-year-old conflict.
ISIS loses more than half its fighters from US airstrikes and Taliban ground operations
Col. Sonny Leggett, a spokesman for U.S. Forces Afghanistan, tweeted early Thursday morning that airstrikes on Wednesday killed three ISIS fighters in Kunar Province and forced 34 ISIS militants to surrender to Afghan forces in Tswokey district.
By Shawn Snow
Taliban attacks significantly down as reduction in violence deal appears to hold
“We are committed to reducing the violence but will not hesitate to defend our forces, Coalition forces, or our Afghan partners. Pointless attacks on checkpoints and needless violence should cease completely."
By Shawn Snow
Trump expresses optimism for US peace deal with Taliban
President Donald Trump said Sunday he’s ready to sign a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan if a temporary truce holds in America’s longest war. “Time to come home,” he said.
As peace deal looms, Taliban tells fighters to avoid enemy areas, calls for self-defense
“All Mujahideen must adhere to their given duties for the upcoming seven days, must remain defensively alert in case of violation by the opposition and must strictly refrain from entering enemy territory."
US, Taliban agree to reduction in violence, paving way for peace agreement
“Upon a successful implementation of this understanding, signing of the U.S.-Taliban agreement is expected to move forward,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
By Diana Stancy
GOP lawmakers fret over Afghanistan drawdown plans
With talk of a U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan on the horizon, some Republican lawmakers are cautioning the Trump administration against pulling out too many troops, too quickly.
By Joe Gould
In NYT Op-Ed, Taliban’s deputy leader — wanted by the FBI — pushes for complete US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
The FBI has offered a reward of up to $5 million for information that directly leads to Taliban deputy leader Sirajuddin Haqqani’s arrest.
By Diana Stancy