RECENT NEWS FROM AFGHANISTAN AS THE UNITED STATES LAST TROOP LEAVES THE COUNTRY

The last U.S. forces flew out of Kabul’s airport today, bringing down the curtain on America’s longest war. Then, Taliban fighters  moved into Hamid Karzai International Airport where, over two weeks, more than 116,000 were flown out of the Afghanistan.

Tracers lit up the night sky as the final U.S. cargo planes sped toward the edge of Afghan airspace. After they leave, Taliban fighters storm into the Kabul International Airport, wielding American supplied weapons, equipment & uniforms after the U.S. Military have completed their withdrawal. Fighters celebrated with gunfire & chants through the night.

The Taliban fighters celebrated their victory by raising their gloved fists and American weapons in the air, chanting "Takbir" and "Zendabar."  20 years of American occupation in Afghanistan reached the end of a chapter. 

What comes next for the Taliban after taking the airport? Check to see if any equipment left behind by the U.S. military is still working. Unlock gates. Find keys to forklift. Move barricades. Organize supplies. Find on-switch for lights. Secure perimeter.