Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine.
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Death of American Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family
Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine.
What to Know About the Weapons Being Sent to Ukraine
The Biden administration is sending dozens of howitzers and 120 drones in the latest $800 million package of military aid.
Remains of 4 U.S. Marines Retrieved From Site of Osprey Crash in Norway
The police said that the tilt-rotor aircraft, which was taking part in a NATO training exercise, crashed on Friday evening, killing all crew members aboard.
11 Years After Trying to Kill Each Other, a Marine and a Talib Meet Again
A Times reporter who once served in the Marines returned to the site of a major battle in Afghanistan to see what’s changed since the Taliban took over — and to meet a commander he once fought.
Young Marines in Kabul Were Left to Run Final Days of Evacuation
The young Marines in Kabul were left to determine who was evacuated from Afghanistan and who was left behind. The cost was high.
These U.S. Veterans Won’t Rest Until They’ve Kept a Promise to Afghans
An informal network that includes former government and military officials is working around the clock to fulfill a pledge to save Afghans who put their lives on the line for America.
What We Know About the 13 US Service Members Killed in Kabul
They had an average age of just over 22 and came from towns across the country.
A U.S. Marine – a Baby on 9/11 – Is Among the Dead in Kabul
Rylee McCollum, barely older than the war itself, had a wife and a baby on the way. He was one of the first publicly identified American victims of the suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport.
U.S. Military Commander in Afghanistan Talks to Taliban Almost Daily
Other officers have also engaged with Taliban commanders on specific security and threat reduction issues, a partnership of necessity after 20 years of war.