Veterans who have been saying for years that they were exposed to toxic matter while serving in the Gulf are finally getting a bit of good news. The VA has decided to cut hurdles for veterans and will begin paying claims. For now, the VA will process disability claims for asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis that resulted from certain toxic exposures. TRENDING: Congress … [Read more...] about The VA Finally Begins Paying Claims to Vets Exposed to Toxic Matter, Could Help 3.5 Million Vets
Afghanistan
Identity of Man Killed in US Drone Strike Revealed, Was Aid Worker Who Worked for US Org, Had No Ties to ISIS (Report)
A new report reveals that the recent drone strike conducted by the U.S. military in Kabul actually killed an aid worker who worked for a U.S. organization. He had no ties to ISIS, despite the U.S.’s claims that the strike was conducted to neutralize an ISIS threat. The identity of the man killed was 43-year-old Zemari Ahmadi. Ahmadi was a longtime worker for a U.S. aid … [Read more...] about Identity of Man Killed in US Drone Strike Revealed, Was Aid Worker Who Worked for US Org, Had No Ties to ISIS (Report)
US Veteran Takes Matters Into His Own Hands, Launches Private Operation to Rescue Remaining Afghan Allies: ‘We’re Not Asking Permission’
When the U.S. military pulled it’s last remaining troops out of Afghanistan on Tuesday, they left behind several hundred Americans and around 60,000 Afghan allies. For many, including retired LTC Scott Mann, leaving those citizens behind was a tough pill to swallow. “We know instinctively, you know, in our gut, in our solar plexus, that we don’t leave our friends. We … [Read more...] about US Veteran Takes Matters Into His Own Hands, Launches Private Operation to Rescue Remaining Afghan Allies: ‘We’re Not Asking Permission’
Hours After Final US Troop Withdrawal, Taliban March Into Kabul Airport & Declare Victory
Hours after the last U.S. troops departed Afghanistan and effectively ended America’s longest war, the Taliban triumphantly marched into Kabul’s international airport and declared victory. In a show of power, the Taliban stood on the Tarmac and pledged to secure the country. “Afghanistan is finally free,” a top Taliban official said to The Associated Press on the tarmac. … [Read more...] about Hours After Final US Troop Withdrawal, Taliban March Into Kabul Airport & Declare Victory
US Command Issues Dire Warning of Another Terrorist Attack at Kabul Airport, Orders US Citizens to Flee Area Immediately
As the withdrawal deadline quickly approaches in Afghanistan, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has issued a dire warning of another attack at Kabul’s airport. In light of a “credible threat”, U.S. officials have ordered all U.S. citizens to flee the vicinity of Kabul’s airport. “Due to a specific, credible threat, all U.S. citizens in the vicinity of Kabul airport (HKIA), … [Read more...] about US Command Issues Dire Warning of Another Terrorist Attack at Kabul Airport, Orders US Citizens to Flee Area Immediately
BREAKING: Pentagon Confirms Explosion Outside Kabul Airport Right After West Warns of Terrorist Attacks
SITUATION UPDATE (8/26/2021 10:05am). Our original update follows the update below: The Pentagon has confirmed explosion outside of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. Casualties have been confirmed by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby. Update (8/26/2021 10:30am): U.S. service personnel may have been injured or killed in the terrorist attack in … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Pentagon Confirms Explosion Outside Kabul Airport Right After West Warns of Terrorist Attacks
US Troops Shoot and Kill Two Armed Men at Kabul Airport as Afghans Try to Flee Amid Taliban Takeover
As thousands of Afghans try to escape following the Taliban seizing control of Kabul, U.S. troops have killed two armed men at Kabul’s Karzai International Airport on Monday. The news comes after the U.S. took over the Kabul airport on Sunday in an attempt to oversee the evacuation of its diplomatic team and embassy’s personnel. TRENDING: Veterans Given Huge Home Warranty … [Read more...] about US Troops Shoot and Kill Two Armed Men at Kabul Airport as Afghans Try to Flee Amid Taliban Takeover