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Known for posting shirtless gym photos and promotions for energy drinks, Kelly’s feed shifted in July when he appeared in full Army combat gear.

Who is Taylor Adam Lee? The US soldier accused of trying to trade tank secrets to Russia

A warrant for Lee’s arrest was filed in the El Paso federal court on Tuesday. He made his first appearance before a judge the next day.

Hegseth sounds alarm on China’s arsenal: Is US falling behind in military might? Here’s how the two compare

Hegseth’s recent comments follow his blistering assessment in November last year, where he declared that China’s hypersonic missiles could destroy all US aircraft carriers in just 20 minutes, and the US “loses to China to every war game” run by the Pentagon.

After Trump order, US Army bans transgender people from joining military

"The US Army will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members," the post read.

US presidential commission recommends military adopt standardised uniform policy to accommodate religious articles of faith

The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders on Friday released its inaugural report detailing recommendations that were approved on May 12.

Defence | India, US joint military exercise could bring in new technologies for Indian Army

The US’ expertise in high-altitude technologies and mountain warfare could prove to be beneficial for India amid its standoff with China in the LAC region

US Army grounds its entire fleet of Chinook helicopters: Report

The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story, said such an extreme step was taken out of abundance of caution. India has about 15 CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

No US troops will be punished for deadly Kabul strike, Pentagon chief decides

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who had left the final word on any administrative action, such as reprimands or demotions, to two senior commanders, approved their recommendation not to punish anyone.

In Pics | US troops return home from Afghan mission

U.S. Army soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division return home from deployment in Afghanistan, at Fort Drum, New York. For the first time since 2001, there are no American troops in Afghanistan after the United States completed the evacuation of most of its citizens and thousands of at-risk Afghans. The United States on August 30 completed its military withdrawal from Afghanistan after a huge but chaotic airlift that cost the lives of 13 U.S. troops and left behind thousands of Afghans and hundreds of Americans still seeking an escape from Taliban rule.

In Afghan Withdrawal, a Joe Biden Doctrine Surfaces

President Joe Biden began to define this doctrine on Tuesday when he declared the end of “an era of major military operations to remake other countries,” offering what he said was a better way to protect American interests around the world through diplomacy, the military’s targeted antiterrorism abilities and forceful action when necessary.

In Pics | Leaving Afghanistan: Faces of those who have fled

Afghans begin new chapters abroad after some 110,000 people were airlifted out of the country.

US completes Afghanistan withdrawal, ending 20-year war; here's a timeline of key events

As the last American soldier leaves Afghanistan, the world watches the Taliban-ruled chaotic country with dread and trepidation. A recap of America's longest war

In Pics | Scenes of Kabul airport, Taliban in full control post-US withdrawal

The Taliban were in full control of Kabul's international airport on August 31, after the last U.S. plane left its runway, marking the end of America's longest war and leaving behind a now-quiet airfield and Afghans outside it still hoping to flee the militants' rule.

Afghanistan Crisis | US carry out air strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul after terror warning

A Taliban spokesman confirmed the incident, saying a car bomb destined for the airport had been destroyed -- and that a possible second strike had hit a nearby house.

In Pics | Scenes from Kabul airport amid evacuation

Amid the chaos of thousands trying to flee Afghanistan since the Taliban captured power, heartbreaking scenes are emerging on social media. A heart-breaking video showing a US Marine lifting a baby over a razor wire-topped wall at Kabul's airport caught global attention. A video in which a baby is handed over to the American army over the perimeter wall of the Kabul airport for it to be evacuated, went viral and grabbed global attention. The US military released several photographs of soldiers helping and caring children. Here are some pictures of the scenes from the Kabul airport.

Who is responsible for the failure in Afghanistan?

While the United States should take major responsibility for how events have panned out in Afghanistan, the civilian governments and political elite in Kabul must also share the blame

Taliban captures Afghanistan: How US armed the Taliban

In Afghanistan, the Taliban seized not only political power but also US-supplied military equipment. Take a look

In Pics | The people of Afghanistan amid the two decades of conflict in the country

Portraits of a civilian population that has borne the brunt of two decades of conflict in Afghanistan.

Did the US invasion help the Afghan economy? 

Economic growth was strong initially, but as aid dwindled and foreign troops left, the economy stalled. With the US gone, will it be advantage China? 

The longest war: Scenes from two decades in Afghanistan

Taliban insurgents entered the Afghanistan capital Kabul on August 15, an interior ministry official said, as the United States evacuated diplomats from its embassy by helicopter. A look at the scenes from almost two decades of war in Afghanistan.

Afghan civilians flee Taliban offensive

The speed of the Taliban advance has sparked widespread recriminations over U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops and leave the Afghan government to fight alone. The Taliban control about two-thirds of Afghanistan, with the last of the U.S.-led international forces set to leave by the end of the month, and their guerrilla army has waged war on multiple fronts, resulting in thousands of families fleeing the provinces in hope of finding safety in Kabul and other cities.

See pictures of US troops leaving Afghanistan after a bloody 20-year war

The Americans' combat role was declared nearly seven years ago, but troops continued in training Afghan forces and in hunting down terrorist groups. On July 2, the last troops left Bagram Airfield, north of Kabul, their main base throughout the conflict, handing it over to the Afghan military, a signal that the full withdrawal from the country was nearly completed.

Microsoft to make 120,000 enhanced AR headsets for US Army

The enhanced headsets will be based on Microsoft's HoloLens technology

Microsoft wins $22 billion US army contract for augmented reality gear

The headsets, based on commercially available HoloLens, will make soldiers safer and more effective, according to Microsoft technical fellow Alex Kipman.

In Pics | Yudh Abhyas: 14-day-long Indo-US 16th joint military exercise

Country presentation of USA followed by familiarisation with each other’s weapon systems & armaments; Indian Army and US Army strengthening capabilities for counter terrorism operations under UN mandate.