They watched, waited and tried to help as the Afghan capital fell to the Taliban last year. “It was traumatic,” one said.
Tag: Veterans
For Foreign Fighters in Ukraine, a War Unlike Any They’ve Seen
Small groups of Western combat veterans are on the front lines, but many more with fewer skills are left trying to find a role to play.
In Ukraine, U.S. Veterans Step In Where the Military Will Not
Special Operations veterans are training Ukrainians near the front lines in the fight against Russia, despite warnings from the Pentagon.
Third American Fighter May Be Missing in Ukraine, State Department Says
A State Department spokesman did not provide specifics. Earlier reports that two U.S. veterans had been captured by Russian forces remain unconfirmed.
Two Americans Fighting for Ukraine Are Missing, Family Says
The two men, who are both from Alabama, were last seen in combat on June 9.
‘I Want to Reset My Brain’: Female Veterans Turn to Psychedelic Therapy
Traumatized by war and sexual assaults, some U.S. veterans and veterans’ spouses are seeking help in a Mexican clinic that treats depression and addiction with potent hallucinogens like toad poison.
Death of Former Marine 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.
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.
Gurkha Veterans Fight a Colonial-Era Legacy Still Shaping Nepal
Nepal’s best and brightest have been recruited while young to fight for Britain for over 200 years, with their pay and pensions a fraction of their fellow British soldiers’ for much of that time.
Veterans Have Become Unlikely Lobbyists in Push to Legalize Psychedelic Drugs
Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts gaining traction around the country.