Afghanistan

Last week we learned of the death of Staff Sgt. Matthew "Tatonka" McClintock of the Washington National Guard in Afghanistan. The green beret died in action only months after celebrating his second anniversary and the birth of his son Declan. Here's what you can do to help:

Major Scott Smiley is a 1999 Pasco High graduate, and his story will provide inspiration and hope. He is the ONLY blind officer in the entire U.S. Military.

Robert Wayne Ellis, a soldier from Kennewick, was killed in Afghanistan two weeks ago. His body will arrive at the Pasco Airport at 10:00 AM on June 29.

Robert Wayne Ellis, from Kennewick WA, was one of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday. KEPR spoke with Robert's mother, who stated that her son's death was likely caused by a mortar or rocket. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 PM at Grace Baptist Church in Kennewick...

Three Airmen stationed in Spokane were part of the crew of a KC-135 refueling tanker plane that was engaged in operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point will release some of the 6,000 documents that were seized in last year’s raid of Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, resulting in his death one year ago Wednesday. This is the first time the general public will have access to the al Qaeda leader’s papers.

According to White House sources, when President Obama addresses the nation tonight, he will be announcing that 10,000 of the 30,000 "surge" troops sent to Afghanistan will be home by the end of 2011.