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Sep 12, 2023

Suicide among Afghan women is rising under Taliban rule

Afghanistan is one of very few countries where women commit suicide at higher rates than men, but the Taliban won’t share data about it.

BYTeam Mighty

Sep 12, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Aug 31, 2023

Operation Medusa: The Battle of Panjwaii

The Battle of Panjwaii in Afghanistan symbolizes a unique collaboration between Canadian and Afghan forces to dislodge the Taliban.

BYJessica Evans

Aug 31, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Aug 22, 2023

Indomitable spirit: Battle of Kamdesh, remembered

The Battle of Kamdesh stands as a harrowing testament to the valor and sacrifice of Americans amid the rugged landscapes of Afghanistan.

BYJessica Evans

Aug 22, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jul 31, 2023

MoH Monday: Lt. Michael P. Murphy

Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy was a U.S. Navy SEAL who received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his service in Afghanistan.

BYJessica Evans

Jul 31, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jul 20, 2023

The history of the Battle of Wanat

The battle of Wanat began in the early morning hours of July 13, 2008. That’s when Taliban insurgents launched a coordinated attack.

BYJessica Evans

Jul 20, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jun 28, 2023

How Operation Red Wings will forever be honored at the gym

Here we look at the harrowing events of Operation Red Wings that unfolded in the unforgiving mountains of Afghanistan.

BYJessica Evans

Jun 28, 2023

BYJessica Evans

May 5, 2023

Who wins the battle between Soviet snipers vs. Mujahideen?

Welcome to the Soviet-Afghan War, a decade-long conflict from 1979 – 1989, characterized by asymmetric warfare between the Soviet Army…

Soviet forces after capturing some Mujahideen

BYJessica Evans

May 5, 2023

BYJessica Evans

May 1, 2023

Into the heart of darkness: The bloody Battle of Marjah

The Battle of Marjah aimed to eliminate the Taliban stronghold in the area and establish Afghan government control. The offensive…

BYJessica Evans

May 1, 2023

BYJessica Evans

May 1, 2023

The recon mission resulting in Neil Roberts’ ultimate sacrifice

The story of Neil Roberts is one of bravery and sacrifice that continues to inspire the SEAL community and honor…

BYJessica Evans

May 1, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jan 30, 2023

Medal of Honor Monday: MSgt John Chapman

Master Sergeant John Chapman received a posthumous Medal of Honor for courageous action during conflict in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan. He…

BYJessica Evans

Jan 30, 2023

BYBeth Bailey

Dec 22, 2022

Afghan allies and citizens prepare for struggles during harsh Afghanistan winter

Since taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, Taliban leaders have raked in millions through sales of opiates and passports and by renting out…

BYBeth Bailey

Dec 22, 2022

BYTeam Mighty

Nov 28, 2022

Why a former British Army sniper says the Taliban are better fighters than Russia

Like many veterans living in free societies, a former British Army sniper picked up his boots and some medical supplies…

BYTeam Mighty

Nov 28, 2022

BYTeam Mighty

Sep 20, 2022

Afghan Air Force aircraft escaped the Taliban and the US is getting them back

After the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021, the United States left around $7 billion worth of military…

BYTeam Mighty

Sep 20, 2022

BYTeam Mighty

Sep 16, 2022

The US plan to return $3.5 billion to the Afghan people by circumventing the Taliban

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the country’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) lost all access to its…

BYTeam Mighty

Sep 16, 2022

BYOrvelin Valle

Aug 6, 2022

Here’s why it’s a bad idea to snipe at US Army soldiers

A Taliban sniper team thought it would be a good idea to snipe some American soldiers, little did they know what they’d be facing in retaliation. America’s military doesn’t respond with just a little firepower, it responds with jets and bombs. …

BYOrvelin Valle

Aug 6, 2022

BYBlake Stilwell

Aug 6, 2022

The raid on Camp Bastion was a bloody first for some Marine aviators

On Sept. 14, 2012, 15 heavily armed Taliban fighters disguised in U.S. Army uniforms infiltrated Camp Bastion, a large Marine Corps and British forces base and Afghan National Army training complex. Camp Bastion could accommodate some 30,000 people,…

BYBlake Stilwell

Aug 6, 2022