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Kellan Howell

Kellan Howell

khowell@washingtontimes.com

Kellan Howell is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering defense and national security. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Kellan graduated from James Madison University where she received bachelor's degrees in media arts and design and international affairs with a concentration in western European politics.
During her time at JMU, she interned for British technology and business news website "ITPro" in London and worked as a freelance reporter for The Washington Guardian. She was also an executive editor of 22807, a new student magazine covering arts and culture in the JMU community.
Kellan can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.

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General John F. Campbell, commander of international forces in Afghanistan, speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, May 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Allauddin Khan) ** FILE **

U.S. re-evaluating troop drawdown in Afghanistan

U.S. military officials and allies are reconsidering troop drawdowns in Afghanistan and may consider alternatives that include maintaining a force of thousands of troops in the region after the end of 2016.

September 25, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin inspects the nation's Black Sea fleet at the Crimean port of Sevastopol on May 9, 2014. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Russia to conduct naval drills in the Mediterranean

Russia's defense ministry on Thursday announced it would hold naval drills in the "east Mediterranean" in September and October, adding to the U.S.' concerns over Moscow's military build up in Syria.

September 25, 2015
This undated file image provided by the U.S. Army shows Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier held prisoner for years by the Taliban after leaving his post in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Army, file)

Bowe Bergdahl case will be the focus of new ‘Serial’ podcast

The second season of the hit podcast "Serial" will investigate the case of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was accused of desertion in Afghanistan, held captive by the Taliban and released to the U.S. in 2014 in a controversial prisoner exchange.

September 23, 2015
Private satellite images appear to show further Russian military build up in Syria. (image: IHS Jane's)

Russia expands military buildup in Syria with two new bases

New satellite images released Tuesday reveal what appears to be new construction at two Syrian military facilities near the Mediterranean coast, the latest indicator that Russia may soon deploy its own military forces into the country's civil war.

September 23, 2015