US completes withdrawal from al-Asad airbase, Iraq saysThe move brings to a close more than two decades of American military presence in the western part of the country.By Tanya Noury8 weeks ago
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials sayPentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”6 months ago
5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq baseFive of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.By Lolita C. Baldor20 months ago
Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials sayThe attack comes amid rising tensions following the killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top leader in Iran.By Lolita C. Baldor20 months ago
Master sergeant earns Bronze Star for leadership after Al Asad attackMaster Sgt. Peter Pease was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, following a drone attack in October 2023.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown21 months ago
Troops evaluated for TBI following attack on Iraq baseMost of the rockets and ballistic missiles were shot down, but several impacted al-Asad airbase.By Meghann Myers2 years ago