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At Marine Raiders’ homicide trial, questions center on security video

The two sides differed about whether it looked like the contractor or the Marines instigated the violence.

By Irene Loewenson

10 months ago

Service member dies in non-combat incident in Erbil, Iraq

The cause of death remains under investigation, but COVID-19 is not suspected, officials said in a media release.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

American troops had only hours to react to Iranian ballistic missile attack. Here’s what they did.

“I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve such dedicated and loyal Airmen, but I know without a doubt the blind trust and genuine love we’ve developed over the past few months played a major role in our survival that night.”

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Soldier dies in non-combat incident in Erbil, Iraq

The cause of death remains under investigation, but COVID-19 is not suspected, officials said in a media release. No other details were provided.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

Nearly 60 service members could be eligible for the the Purple Heart following Iran ballistic missile attack

If approved, 64 Purple Hearts for injuries sustained from the Iran ballistic missile strike would surpass the 47 Purple Hearts awarded to Marines from 2016 to 2018 supporting Operation Inherent Resolve — the U.S.-led mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

By Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Intel warned of ground assault on al-Asad airbase: Report

Various warnings detected included one that al-Asad air base could face an attack from fighters affiliated with Kataeb Hezbollah, the New York Times reports.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago