/tags/afghanistan Afghanistan en-US Copyright Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:47:46 GMT /2024-01-04/doctors-turn-to-ai-and-wearable-monitors-to-measure-the-effects-of-burn-pits-on-veterans-health A long-term study hopes to shed light on an array of vague symptoms that can affect veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:47:46 GMT /2024-01-04/doctors-turn-to-ai-and-wearable-monitors-to-measure-the-effects-of-burn-pits-on-veterans-health Desiree D'Iorio /military/2023-06-13/helped-american-troops-afghanistan-stay-us-ahf-frame A temporary program that allowed tens of thousands of Afghans to live in the U.S. is scheduled to expire this summer. The Biden Administration's plan to extend it is generating mixed reactions. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:08:55 GMT /military/2023-06-13/helped-american-troops-afghanistan-stay-us-ahf-frame Carson Frame /military/2022-10-31/service-members-military-working-dogs-battle-ptsd-balto A military working dog named Balto developed canine PTSD. Experts and the dog’s owner share their experiences on how to handle what’s still considered a new diagnosis. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:48:20 GMT /military/2022-10-31/service-members-military-working-dogs-battle-ptsd-balto Sharryse Piggott /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2022-03-09/afghanistan When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, ending a 20-year war, the abrupt departure of troops triggered a refugee crisis, with more than 76,000 Afghan refugees arriving in the U.S. afterward. Host Yasmin Bendaas meets Mangal Mohmand, who arrived as a refugee from Afghanistan 8 years ago, for more insights on the refugee experience and the process of resettling a family in America. She also speaks with Asma Khan, president of the Triangle Association of Muslim American Mothers (TAMAM), about the nonprofit’s charitable work which includes refugee resettlement. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:19:18 GMT /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2022-03-09/afghanistan Yasmin Bendaas /military/2021-10-15/camp-lejeune-marine-criticized-afghanistan-withdrawal-pleads-guilty An attorney representing Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller confirmed in a text message that his client pleaded guilty at Thursday's court-martial at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:23:42 GMT /military/2021-10-15/camp-lejeune-marine-criticized-afghanistan-withdrawal-pleads-guilty Associated Press /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-09-29/season-1-highlight-war-mental-health In this excerpt from Season 1, guests Farris Barakat and Belal Ali discuss the emotional and personal consequences of wars in Syria and Iraq, their parents’ home countries. | Hear more from Belal and Farris here. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:38:11 GMT /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-09-29/season-1-highlight-war-mental-health Yasmin Bendaas /news/2021-09-16/few-options-afghans-helped-us-troops-hope-miracle-save-families-refugees Now that American troops have left Afghanistan, Afghans in the U.S. face long odds as they try to help their family members escape the Taliban. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:07:56 GMT /news/2021-09-16/few-options-afghans-helped-us-troops-hope-miracle-save-families-refugees Carson Frame /news/2021-09-03/north-carolina-prepares-afghan-refugees-tested In their last two weeks in the country, U.S. troops evacuated more than 123,000 people out of Afghanistan. Some have already started to arrive in North Carolina. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:24:03 GMT /news/2021-09-03/north-carolina-prepares-afghan-refugees-tested Leoneda Inge /military/2021-09-01/wanted-serve-his-country-widow-mourns-last-troops-die-afghanistan-war-bragg More than 2,400 U.S. service members were killed in the Afghanistan war. The Pentagon said Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss — who died from injuries suffered in the Kabul Airport bombing — was likely the final one. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:26:07 GMT /military/2021-09-01/wanted-serve-his-country-widow-mourns-last-troops-die-afghanistan-war-bragg Jay Price /news/2021-08-26/watch-live-biden-speaks-after-kabul-attack President Biden speaks after at least 12 U.S. service members were killed in explosions near the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. The attacks also injured at least 60 people, with officials warning that number could grow. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:46:45 GMT /news/2021-08-26/watch-live-biden-speaks-after-kabul-attack ¹ÏÉñapp ¹ÏÉñapp