Tag Archive | Afghanistan | Men’s Journal

Arms Dealer Viktor Bout Found Guilty

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been found guilty of trying to sell heavy weapons to Colombian rebels. In January of 2009, we profiled Michael Braun, the DEA bulldog who nabbed him with a daring sting that took five months and more than 100 agents.

America’s New Cavalry

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

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Low-tech and tiny, Kiowa helicopters have become our air weapon of choice in Afghanistan — the best friend of the soldier in trouble on the ground. The untold story of the “flying lawn mowers” and the gutsy men who pilot them.

Q&A: Sebastian Junger

Monday, June 28, 2010

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In a new book and film, the author of The Perfect Storm shows war from a soldier’s point of view.

What the War Did to Andy

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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In the Air Force special ops, Andy Kubik was, as much as any one man, responsible for breaking the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. But now, back at home, he’s fighting just to stay sane.

Q&A with Our Man in Kabul

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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British former soldier Rory Stewart sees a path to success in Afghanistan, and it doesn’t involve more troops.

The Charge of the 9/11 Brigade

Sunday, May 10, 2009

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Nearly six weeks after 9/11, a dozen members of the U.S. Special Forces embarked on a secret and highly unusual mission behind enemy lines. Riding horses too small for them, they led the first charge against the Taliban — and won. Here, in an exclusive excerpt from Horse Soldiers, is their story.

In the May Issue: Matthew McConaughey

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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In the May issue of Men’s Journal, on newsstands now, Matthew McConaughey opens up about living a celebrity life on the road in his Airstream, and Todd Palin introduces readers to Alaska's brutal Iron Dog race.

Afghanistan: The New War for Hearts and Minds

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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Afghanistan: The New War for Hearts and Minds

ROBERT YOUNG PELTON goes deep inside America’s new, brainier strategy in Afghanistan and finds that, on the front line, scientists and soldiers don’t always mix. An absurdist tale of modern warfare.