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What Lone Survivor Left Out: The Real Story Behind Operation Red Wings

The bestselling book and Hollywood movie turned a chaotic 2005 mission into a tidy heroic tale. Two decades later, veterans, documents and on-the-ground accounts reveal a messier truth: bad planning, mixed chains of command, and decisions that cost lives.

8 min read Mar 20, 06:56 PM

Politics

Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Nighttime Airstrikes on Homes in Kabul and Kandahar

The Taliban says Pakistani aircraft struck civilian houses and fuel depots, killing women and children. Pakistan says it hit militant hideouts. The fighting has forced tens of thousands from their homes as regional tensions escalate.

3 min read Mar 13, 02:21 PM

Politics

Veterans Say Iran Is Feeling Uncomfortably Familiar — And That’s Not A Compliment

Iraq and Afghanistan vets warn the U.S. risks repeating old mistakes in the Iran crisis, and they’re not thrilled about being treated like pawns.

3 min read Mar 11, 06:47 PM