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Afghanistan War

Twenty years, thousands of lives, and America's longest war. Read about the operations, the sacrifices, the controversies, and veterans still living with the consequences.

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Pat Tillman
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Why the Pentagon tried to convince Pat Tillman not to become an Army Ranger

By Stephen Ruiz

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The history of Rip It, the beverage that fueled the War on Terror

By Blake Stilwell

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4 Royal Marines strapped themselves to attack helicopters and rode into a Taliban compound

By Logan Nye

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The War on Terror’s iconic FN SCAR is dead

By Miguel Ortiz

The Night Stalkers' memorial service display for Operation Red Wings in Bagram, Afghanistan.
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Operation Red Wings through the eyes of the Night Stalkers

Joshua Skovlund Coffee Or Die

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Congressional legislation for Afghan allies could provide resolution of four-year battle for status, support

By Beth Bailey

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Medal of Honor March: Master Sergeant Matthew Williams

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor March: MSgt Earl Plumlee

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Sergeant First Class Jared Monti

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Lt. Michael P. Murphy

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Sgt. Clinton LaVor Romesha

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Honoring Spc. Kyle J. White

By Jessica Evans

A man in a decorated military uniform with a Medal of Honor around his neck is seated at a table, adjusting a gray glove on his left hand. Behind him is an American flag and a blue curtain.
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Medal of Honor Month: Sgt. Leroy Petry

By Jessica Evans

Florent Groberg
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Medal of Honor Month: Captain Florent Groberg

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Salvatore Augustine Giunta

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Corporal Dakota Meyer

By Jessica Evans

Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a Medal of Honor recipient, greets friends and family during an event at the city's new activity complex honoring Plumlee in Elk City, Oklahoma, Oct. 21, 2022. Plumlee, a native Oklahoman, toured his home state Oct. 18-22. During the event, Plumlee spoke to Elk City High School students about his experiences in the Army. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Haden Tolbert)
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Medal of Honor Month: Earl Plumlee

By Jessica Evans

That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert
Afghanistan War

That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert

By Shannon Corbeil