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Biden: Killing of al-Qaida leader is long-sought ‘justice’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. ... Read more

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Resettlement agencies, partners challenged with sudden influx of Afghan evacuees

ATLANTA — Agencies tasked with resettling Afghan refugees in Georgia and throughout the South are overwhelmed but are ... Read more

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Biden defends departure from ‘forever war,’ praises airlift

WASHINGTON (AP) — Addressing the nation, a defensive President Joe Biden on Tuesday called the U.S. airlift to ... Read more

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Moody and the Afghans: Base has long history with war-torn country

VALDOSTA — Moody Air Force Base has had a long history with the violent, troubled nation of Afghanistan ... Read more

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Warnock commends military at Moody AFB

VALDOSTA – Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock visited Moody Air Force Base Saturday morning to commend military personnel in ... Read more

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Fiancee of Afghan soldier worries about safety of loved ones

ATLANTA —  It’s been two weeks since Valdosta resident Christy Vrandopulo talked to her fiance,’ “Noor,” an Afghan ... Read more

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UPDATE: Suicide bombers target Kabul airport; 13 dead, Russia says

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, ... Read more

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Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he stands “squarely behind” his decision to withdraw U.S. ... Read more

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Biden to pull US troops from Afghanistan, end ‘forever war’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will withdraw remaining U.S. troops from the “forever war” ... Read more

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Army veteran flies U.S. flag to inspire others through pandemic

JENNINGS, Fla. — Looking to encourage and inspire through the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Army veteran Joey Williams took action ... Read more