Army expands combat patch approval for soldiers in Africa, Middle East
The memo includes 15 countries where soldiers served between October 2023 and June 2025.
By Todd South
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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
Report reveals previously secret operations in Africa
The operations focus on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations against both ISIS and al-Qaida.
By Todd South
Two-star general, Green Berets punished for deadly Niger ambush that killed 4 US soldiers
The military has reportedly punished six troops for their roles in the October 2017 Niger ambush that resulted in the deaths of four Americans and four Nigerien soldiers.
By Kyle Rempfer
US airstrike kills 18 al-Shabab after US attacked in Somalia
A U.S. military airstrike has killed 18 al-Shabab extremists after U.S. and local forces on the ground came under attack in southern Somalia, the U.S. Africa Command said Saturday.
Airstrike kills two militants after US troops come under fire in Somalia
The incident occurred 37 miles west of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital.
By Kyle Rempfer
Report: AFRICOM looks to cut special ops missions, pull out hundreds of troops from Africa
The plans, submitted by a top U.S. military commander, align with the Trump administration’s strategy to focus on near-peer threats from countries like China and Russia.
By Kyle Rempfer
After deadly Niger ambush, US military in Africa says changes made to protect troops
The U.S. military in Africa has taken steps to increase the security of troops on the ground, adding armed drones and armored vehicles and taking a harder look at when American forces go out with local troops, the head of the U.S. Africa Command said Monday.
Mattis: Despite recent KIAs in Africa, US troops aren’t there for combat
But strike forces are an option if needed, defense secretary says.
By Todd South
Pentagon identifies special operations soldier killed in attack in Somalia
Four other U.S. troops and one partner force member were wounded in the same attack.
By Michelle Tan
US airstrike kills 27 al-Shabab militants in Somalia
Saturday's air strike was the latest in a string of U.S. bombardments that AFRICOM says have killed nearly 50 militants in recent weeks.
Report: Special ops Marines under scrutiny, along with Navy SEALs, in Green Beret’s death
New reports now indicate that Marine special operators may have been present near the time of death for Army Green Beret Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar.
By Todd South