USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams suffers soft grounding in West AfricaThe incident occurred shortly after the ship departed Libreville, Gabon.By Diana Stancy3 days ago
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the countryThe U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrikeThe al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.By Jon Simkins20 months ago
More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strikeA U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.By Jonathan Lehrfeld20 months ago
Congress calls for answers on US role in fatal 2017 Nigerian airstrikeNine aid workers and 160 civilians were killed, many of whom were children.By Rachel Nostrant20 months ago
AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in NamibiaPoaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.By Rachel Nostrant20 months ago
Man who discussed West Point attack admits to trying to join ISISJames Bradley, who pleaded guilty Friday, also discussed attacking ROTC cadets with a truck, according to the complaint against him.By Irene Loewenson20 months ago
Frozen Afghan funds should go to all terrorism victimsPresident Joe Biden’s executive order to direct frozen Afghan funds to terror victims leaves military victims behind, this veteran writes.By Clayton Zook21 months ago
New Orleans nun kidnapped in Africa released with US military helpThe U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.By Zamone Perez21 months ago
Navy crew behind massive cocaine bust awarded Coast Guard ribbonThe Gold Crew of expeditionary mobile base Hershel “Woody” Williams, which helped conduct the bust in April, was recognized Aug. 22.By Irene Loewenson21 months ago
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.By Jonathan Lehrfeld21 months ago
Ex-Air Force sergeant gets life in deputy’s killingAt the time of his arrest, then-Air Force Sgt. Steven Carrillo was assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron, serving as a Phoenix Raven team leader.21 months ago