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Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports
The U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.
US to reduce staff at Baghdad embassy amid regional tensions
A U.S. official said the decision stems from concern about a possible Iranian retaliatory strike on the first anniversary of the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran's top general, Qassim Soleimani.
Inside the case against ISIS militants suspected in the deaths of Western hostages
The prosecution is a counterterrorism success in the waning weeks of the Trump administration. But it almost didn't happen.
Acting US defense secretary visits troops in rare visit to Somalia
President Trump is expected to order a withdrawal of most or all of the 700 U.S. troops based in Somalia before he leaves office Jan. 20.
Biden’s win means some Guantanamo prisoners may be released
Biden's precise intentions for Guantanamo remain unclear, however.
Air Force doctor killed in vehicle accident in United Arab Emirates
Capt. (Dr.) Kelliann Leli, 30, died Nov. 27 in a non-combat-related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. She had deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California.
By Kent Miller
‘Why now?’ Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia
No country has been involved in Somalia's future as much as the United States. The Trump administration is contemplating the withdrawal of the several hundred U.S. military troops from the nation, but some experts say it would come at the worst possible time.
Former soldier provided support to terrorist group, prosecutors say
A former American soldier communicated with and sent money to a self-identified member of a terrorist group based in Syria, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Report: ‘No one person’ could have known about Saudi gunman’s intentions before NAS Pensacola shooting
The Navy released its report into the December 2019 mass shooting this week.
Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press