29th Marine Commandant Al Gray’s personal items set for auctionAmong the items are awards, decorations, dog tags and commemorative weapons.By Todd South3 days ago
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmerA U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 weeks ago
US increases military support for Somalia against al-ShababSixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived in Mogadishu on Feb. 28.By Omar Faruk and Cara Anna, AP16 months ago
Army vet sentenced for money, weapons support of Syrian terroristsThe former soldier had 136 handguns and rifles, 15 canisters of ammunition and a short-range rocket launcher in her two-bedroom home.By Staff Reports17 months ago
First AFRICOM airstrike of the year kills 30 al-Shabab militantsThe first airstrike of the new year in Somalia killed an estimated 30 militants linked to al-Qaeda.By Zamone Perez17 months ago
US military donates weapons, and military equipment to SomaliaAlong with the weapons donation, the United States and African Union each have troops training and conducting operations to help Somalia's government.By Zamone Perez17 months ago
Air Force unit exploring uses for small drones in MideastSmall drones could help the Air Force map unexplored areas and disrupt enemy operations.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
US airstrikes in Somalia increased in 2022, killing more than 100The number of airstrikes conducted by the United States represents an uptick over the previous year, but far from the record highs in 2019 and 2018.By Zamone Perez18 months ago
Rescue crews honored for response to Iranian ballistic missile attack“These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
Military operations killed more than 600 ISIS fighters in 2022A high number of deaths were recorded while defending a prison holding hundreds of thousands of ISIS fighters.By Zamone Perez18 months ago
Cyber to be featured for first time at US military exercise in Africa“Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.”By Colin Demarest18 months ago
US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World CupThe creation of a task force focused on drones and other off-the-shelf battlefield technology at Al-Udeid Air Base shows the U.S. is in Qatar to stay.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press19 months ago