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American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off on April 25, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The bomber is one of two B-52 aircraft that arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on April 26, 2021, joining two additional B-52 bombers that arrived April 23. The bombers are deployed to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan/Air Force)

US, coalition airstrikes in CENTCOM region plummet amid withdrawal plans

American and coalition aircraft have conducted more than 400 airstrikes across the Middle East since Jan. 1.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Air Force continues to pound ISIS targets in Iraq

The attacks destroyed two ISIS camps and two caves, killing at least two ISIS fighters, Iraqi officials say.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

Anti-ISIS coalition — saying Iraqi security forces now effective — reducing personnel, shifting mission focus

Operation Inherent Resolve's training forces in Iraq will be restructured to provide mentoring and assistance to high-level Iraqi leadership.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Airstrikes against ISIS in Syria up in recent weeks

The greatest increase in airstrikes came after the Trump administration ordered a surprise withdrawal from Syria Dec. 19, which caught the Pentagon and allies off-guard and led to the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Commentary: Iraq endures the crucible, and emerges transformed

The Iraqi people, for years divided along sectarian lines, endured the crucible of ISIS and exited the fire united with a common, patriotic purpose.

By Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II

5 years ago