The M224 60mm Mortar – Every Light Infantryman’s Friend
The M224 60mm mortar is a game-changer. Able to fire a wide variety of rounds, it can even put out fires, as the Special Forces demonstrated.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan SITREP for August 31: A Stain on the US Administration
As President Biden is about to address the nation, the failings of his administration are hard to ignore.
What Will the Future US Strategy in Afghanistan Look Like?
The longest war in American history is now officially over. How will this affect the U.S. strategy in the region?
Afghanistan SITREP for August 30: Bulk of US Forces Evacuated in Advance of August 31 Deadline
U.S. forces complete the evacuation of Kabul in the dead of night while Russia steps up its courting of the Taliban.
Attacks Against Kabul’s Airport Continue as US Conducts Another Drone Strike
“U.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon airstrike today on a vehicle in Kabul, eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat,” the U.S. said.
Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 29: Final Evacuation on Monday?
From the potential demolition of a CIA site to the tense withdrawal of the last troops, these are today’s stories from Afghanistan.
Calls to Veterans’ Suicide Hotlines Are Up Since the Taliban’s Takeover of Afghanistan
Although it is not certain whether the increase is connected to the situation in Afghanistan, the timing is indicative.
Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 28: How Many Bombs?
Skepticism grows about the number of bombs that went off at Kabul’s airport while most of our allies complete their evacuations.
US Drone Strike Takes Out ISIS-K Planner in Afghanistan
The U.S. has taken out one of the ISIS-K planners believed to be behind the deadly attack on Kabul’s airport.
Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 27: President Biden Walks Back Retaliation Threat
Following the terrorist attack at Kabul’s airport, the situation in Afghanistan has become more chaotic as various players maneuver for power.
Who Is ISIS-K and What Do We Know About Them?
The founding members of ISIS-K included militants who left the Taliban because they did not feel the Taliban were extreme enough.
There Is No Escape From the Thermobaric Bomb
The thermobaric bomb is a very powerful weapon both for its immense destructive power and its psychological impact on enemy troops.
