Looking at the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and in Vietnam nearly 50 years ago, a reporter sought to tell an overlooked part of history before it was too late.
Tag: Veterans
Murder Mystery: What Were Colombian Military Vets Doing in Haiti?
At least 20 Colombians have been implicated by Haitian officials in the plot to assassinate the president. But their role in the killing, if any, is murky.
An Epic Israeli TV Drama Exposes War Wounds Old and New
Grappling with the traumatic opening of the 1973 war, when Israel feared destruction, the series “Valley of Tears” has prompted a national outpouring of emotion.
Turning the Lights Down on the At War Channel
The Times project that has provided original reporting and firsthand accounts of conflict is winding down.
‘A Hail Mary’: Psychedelic Therapy Draws Veterans to Jungle Retreats
Ayahuasca, a vomit-inducing hallucinogenic brew, draws thousands of people each year — including former soldiers — to jungle retreats that have become an unlicensed and unregulated mental health marketplace.
Returning From War, Returning to Racism
After fighting overseas, Black soldiers faced violence and segregation at home. Many, like Lewis W. Matthews, were forced to take menial jobs. Although he managed to push through racism, that wasn’t an option for many.
Locked Down on V-E Day, Europe Celebrates World War II Liberation
Pandemic restrictions forced ceremonies for the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender to be sharply scaled down. But some poignant rituals went ahead.
Pandemic Mars Putin’s Coronation and Endangers Russia’s Veterans
President Vladimir Putin’s grand plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of victory in World War II, and his own leadership, may be foiled by the coronavirus, which also threatens war heroes.
After Tours in Afghanistan, U.S. Veterans Weigh Peace With the Taliban
The peace agreement has left American veterans with mixed feelings — relief that U.S. forces are coming home and uncertainty about what the deal means for the Afghan people.
Crashing and Burning Years After the War Is Over
How does one survive war and not be miserable? For one veteran, it meant going back to the battlefield where it all started.