Oct. 7 marks 17 years of war in Afghanistan, making the war against terrorists in that nation the longest combat conflict in U.S. history. Compared to the war in Afghanistan, Vietnam comes the closest to length of combat — troops fighting an enemy and giving their lives for this nation — wit…
Oct. 7 marks 17 years of war in Afghanistan, making the war against terrorists in that nation the longest combat conflict in U.S. history. Compared to the war in Afghanistan, Vietnam comes the closest to length of combat — troops fighting an enemy and giving their lives for this nation — wit…
Since the beginning of combat operations in Afghanistan, U.S. troops have utilized open burn pits to destroy plastics, batteries, medical waste, ammunition and everything in between so it would not fall into enemy hands or impact the environment.
The 504th Military Intelligence Brigade returned home to Fort Hood last week from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.
On May 10, 2018, two soldiers from the 504th Military Intelligence Brigade were awarded Purple Heart Medals and Combat Action Badges in Bagram, Afghanistan, for their efforts during a 12-hour engagement with the enemy during combat operations.
On June 9, 1997, 18-year-old Claudia E. Barros joined the U.S. Army where she would work in the intelligence field.
It isn’t uncommon for those who have served in the military to deploy multiple times in support of various operations.
The numbers trickled in between 2001 and 2008: 90, 130, 100.
When it comes to the cost of war, many Americans tend to think of money. Just how much of our tax dollars has the government spent so far in 17 years?
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