Navy offering big bucks to keep aviation officers in uniformAviators from a variety of platforms are eligible for big bucks if they opt to stay Navy.By Diana Stancy7 days ago
Mali claims killing extremist linked to 2017 deaths of US troopsA senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in Africa has been killed, Mali's army says.2 weeks ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikesThe Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental planThe long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Biden meets grieving families of 3 US troops killed in JordanDignified transfers have become relatively uncommon in recent years as the U.S. has withdrawn from conflicts abroad.3 months ago
National Guardsmen were the majority of troops hurt in Jordan attackThe drone attack on Sunday killed three reserve soldiers and injured dozens.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago
Pentagon not taking Iran-backed militia pause declaration seriouslyKataib Hezbollah told its fighters Tuesday to suspend attacks on U.S troops.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Drone that killed US troops may have been mistaken for friendlyPreliminary reports suggest the enemy drone that struck the Tower 22 installation may have been mistaken for an American drone returning to base.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago