Christopher Slutman, who was a staff sergeant in the Marines, was also a decorated 15-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department.
Tag: Afghanistan War (2001- )
Dozens of Afghan Forces and Taliban Killed as Violence Spikes Ahead of Talks
As the battle for an important district in northwestern Afghanistan continued, the Taliban attacked another district in the south.
Three Americans Killed in Afghan Blast, Despite Continuing Peace Talks
Three American service members were killed after a bomb exploded near Bagram Air Base, the Defense Department said.
Afghans Name Council to Ease Logjam on Talks With Taliban
The appointment of senior political leaders to guide negotiators raised hopes for peace talks that are now limited to the Taliban and the U.S.
Taliban Attack Kills Dozens in Afghanistan Despite U.S. Efforts in Peace Talks
At least 30 members of the Afghan security and police forces were killed in the attack, a sign of intensifying spring fighting across the country despite American efforts to reach a peace deal.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: March 29-April 4
At least 118 pro-government forces and 10 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Where Violence Can Strike Anywhere, Even at a Wedding Party on the Move
Soldiers opened fire on a wedding convoy, killing two young men, on another day of widespread violence across Afghanistan.
Afghan Vice President Survives Attack on Convoy
Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum had predicted that the Taliban would set an ambush for him, and they did, killing at least one of his bodyguards.
Afghan National Security Chief Is Sidelined in His Own War
As the Americans negotiate with the Taliban directly, they are shunning Afghanistan’s national security adviser — and perhaps the president as well.
‘In Afghanistan, We Laugh Differently’
For a handful of teenage girls, robotics offered a reprieve from their violent, patriarchal country. Now they are back home, with the Taliban poised to gain power.