Afghanistan War

Two U.S. service members were killed Wednesday in Afghanistan, military officials said.

Policymakers have yet to tell the Army how to handle a potential Afghan withdrawal.

Maj. Jason Brezler, a Marine reservist, has been fighting a recommendation for separation since 2013.

Afghan ground controllers lack the ability to coordinate attack missions by the Afghan Air Force, according to the IG.

The DoD has not received orders to draw down troops in Afghanistan despite reports that an initial withdrawal is pending.

The overall security situation in Afghanistan is reportedly deteriorating amid increasing calls for a U.S. withdrawal.

One official warned the withdrawal would be subject to the completion of any agreement.

The incident is under investigation, according to the Department of Defense.

This year's casualty count now matches the total for 2018, previously the deadliest year for Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

Top NCOs maintain that troops are still eager to go to combat zones.