The American war in Afghanistan, which began in 2001, is now the longest armed conflict in the nation's history. It is currently winding down, and American troops are likely to leave soon ― but only after a stay of nearly two decades. In The American War in Afghanistan, Carter Malkasian provides the first comprehensive history of the entire conflict. Malkasian is both a … [Read more...] about The American War in Afghanistan: A History
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Finally, A President That Can Admit Defeat
Don't Send Our Young Men and Women into a War We Cannot Win "With Taliban fighters poised to rout the U.S.-backed Afghan government — and with it the 20-year, multibillion-dollar effort to root Western-style democracy in Afghan soil — President Biden over the weekend first offered compassion for those left behind. “Our hearts go out to the brave Afghan men and women who are … [Read more...] about Finally, A President That Can Admit Defeat
Discounts for Veterans
Directly from VA.gov Veteran Discounts Available Year Round … [Read more...] about Discounts for Veterans
Giving thanks for our veterans
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton | Nov. 13, 2020 We give thanks for the service of all our veterans and pray that we never take for granted the privileges they secured for us all. … [Read more...] about Giving thanks for our veterans
April 10, 1970 – F4 Jet Crash Claims Nine Lives
As a member of a small group of broadcasters that served in Thailand with the American Forces Thailand Network (AFTN), we remember those who lost their lives on April 10, 1970, at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, when a F-4 Jet crashed into the broadcast center. TSgt Jack A. Hawley (37), Wakeman, OH SSgt James T. Howard (27), Denver, CO A1C Andrew C. McCartney (20), Lakewood, OH … [Read more...] about April 10, 1970 – F4 Jet Crash Claims Nine Lives