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US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
It marks the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.
By Tara Copp, AP
US strikes 75 ISIS targets in Syria after Assad regime collapses
The strikes come as America's presence in the country is increasingly in doubt.
A-10s are being spotted in Syria. Here’s how they’re being used.
"The self-defense actions … were in no way related to ongoing operations in and around Aleppo or northwest Syria."
US-led task force to fight ISIS in Iraq to end by 2026, officials say
While Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve will be mothballed, the U.S. military expects to continue its presence in Iraq, officials say.
Opinion
Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat
Details of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Cameron McMillan and Bradley Bowman
15 ISIS militants killed, 7 US troops injured during Iraq raid
“All personnel are in stable condition,” one U.S. official said.
US-led drone strike in Syria kills al-Qaida-linked leader
A local media activist said the motorcycle the senior leader was riding was hit by two missiles.
Airman deployed to ‘undisclosed location’ dies in non-combat incident
Wright was assigned to the Air Force’s 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
By J.D. Simkins
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to Congress
A change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.
Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata