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Iranian proxies attack US base in Iraq for the first time in months
No U.S. injuries were reported in Tuesday's attack on al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the Pentagon said. But it's the first such attack since April.
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOM
The Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.
By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell
Opinion
Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation
Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.
By Max Lesser
Corps reactivates East Coast helicopter squadron it closed in 2022
The Marine Corps shut down the squadron in 2022 as part of its overall force redesign.
By Todd South
Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight
The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.
By Diana Stancy