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Two minor injuries in latest rocket attack on Iraqi al-Asad airbase housing US personnel

The incident is the latest in a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria against facilities housing U.S. personnel.

By Howard Altman

21 months ago

White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base hosting US troops

Wednesday’s attack targeted the same base where Iran struck with a barrage of missiles in January last year in retaliation for the killing of Soleimani.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Howard Altman

2 years ago

American troops had only hours to react to Iranian ballistic missile attack. Here’s what they did.

“I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve such dedicated and loyal Airmen, but I know without a doubt the blind trust and genuine love we’ve developed over the past few months played a major role in our survival that night.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

109 US troops diagnosed with TBI after Iran missile barrage says Pentagon in latest update

The number reflects a more than 50 percent increase from Pentagon’s previous injury assessment, Reuters reports.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Nearly 60 service members could be eligible for the the Purple Heart following Iran ballistic missile attack

If approved, 64 Purple Hearts for injuries sustained from the Iran ballistic missile strike would surpass the 47 Purple Hearts awarded to Marines from 2016 to 2018 supporting Operation Inherent Resolve — the U.S.-led mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

By Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

11 troops injured after Iran’s strike against al-Asad airbase, says CENTCOM

Despite the fact Defense officials initially said the attack resulted in zero “casualties,” CENTCOM spokesman Navy Capt. Bill Urban admitted Thursday some troops were transported out of Iraq to receive additional medical assistance.

By Diana Stancy Correll and Shawn Snow

3 years ago