Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commandsIf confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times. By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.6 weeks ago
Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first timeThe Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.By Todd South7 weeks ago
Marine unit conducts ‘first of its kind’ exercise to sense and targetThe exercise extended communications, reconnaissance and targeting across wide swaths of the Pacific region.By Todd South7 weeks ago
DHS ends deportation protections for AfghansRefugees from Afghanistan previously granted temporary protected status may now be forced to return to a region many feel is unsafe.By Riley Ceder8 weeks ago