Since returning to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have struggled to contain the Islamic State Khorasan province, or ISIS-K – the official Islamic State group affiliate operating in…
Editor’s note: This article contains references to suicide. If you or a veteran you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please dial 988. Help is available 24 hours a day….
Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer is a retired United States Army Special Forces member and a recipient of the prestigious Medal of Honor. He earned his award for courageous action during…
The 1208 Foundation is led by Thomas Kasza, an Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class who is a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq with over 13 years of service….
Staff Sergeant Ty Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 26, 2013, for courageous acts undertaken in Afghanistan during the War on Terrorism. Carter served with Bravo Troop,…
Chief Special Welfare Operator Edward C. Byers, Jr., became a Medal of Honor recipient on February 29, 2016. President Barack Obama presented Chief Byers with the prestigious honor for acts…
Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter of the U.S. Marine Corps earned a Medal of Honor for courageous acts undertaken on November 21, 2010, in Afghanistan. There, he served with Company F,…
Since taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, Taliban leaders have raked in millions through sales of opiates and passports and by renting out construction equipment prior to the World Cup. Despite this profiteering,…
Director and Filmmaker Matthew Heineman is known for his extraordinary Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning films. Managing his emotions in the delicate and traumatizing situations he shoots in…
More than 800,000 U.S. service members supported American operations in Afghanistan between October 2001 and August 2021. Their unique experiences vary by the timing and location of their deployment, their…