Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali pirates
The boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Army unveils new Mariner and Mountaineer Badges
The badges will recognize proficiency in mariner operations at three different levels of skill and proficiency in mountaineering operations.
By Riley Ceder
US, Russian militaries hold unprecedented talks on Syria
Senior American and Russian military leaders met for an unprecedented, face-to-face session somewhere in the Middle East this week to discuss the growing tensions in the competing battles to retake one of the remaining Islamic State strongholds in Syria.
Russia warns US, says its special forces are helping Syrian troops
Russia on Thursday issued a stern warning to U.S. forces and their allies in Syria, saying it has deployed Russian special forces alongside Syrian government troops in the battle for the oil-rich Deir el-Zour province and that Moscow would retaliate if the Russians come under fire.
Top enlisted adviser: The military is working to grow NCOs who are ‘better advisers to officers’
Senior enlisted service members can go through the Joint and Combined Warfighting School.
By Charlsy Panzino
Syrian troops battling ISIS advance toward US-backed force
Syrian troops battling the Islamic State group crossed to the eastern bank of the Euphrates River in Deir el-Zour on Monday, securing their hold on the eastern city but threatening a potential standoff with U.S.-backed forces operating nearby.
Airstrike hits US-backed fighters in east Syria wounding 6
A U.S.-backed force in Syria says a Russian airstrike has wounded six of its fighters near the eastern city of Deir el-Zour.
Harvard rescinds invitation to Chelsea Manning following criticism
Dean cancels invitation for Manning to serve as visiting fellow after widespread objections.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army identifies Special Forces student killed in training incident
Seven others were injured in the Thursday morning incident, which happened during demolitions training, according to U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
By Michelle Tan
Former acting CIA director resigns from Harvard after Chelsea Manning named as visiting fellow
Morell said he couldn't be part of an organization "that honors a convicted felon and leaker of classified information."
By Mackenzie Wolf
US-backed Kurdish fighters will not enter Deir Ez-Zour city
The plan is not to go into the city, an official said.
By Shawn Snow