Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands
If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says
Sixteen 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 Ceder
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time
The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.
By Todd South
Marine unit conducts ‘first of its kind’ exercise to sense and target
The exercise extended communications, reconnaissance and targeting across wide swaths of the Pacific region.
By Todd South
DHS ends deportation protections for Afghans
Refugees from Afghanistan previously granted temporary protected status may now be forced to return to a region many feel is unsafe.
By Riley Ceder