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Tensions with Iran and its proxies led to accelerated transfer of bases housing coalition troops to Iraqi forces

"This base transfer occurred amid force protection concerns sparked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and its proxy militias, which CJTF-OIR said led to an acceleration of the long-term transfer plan."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Ain al-Asad air base, Anbar, Iraq

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

3 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

3 years ago

Families of deployed paratroopers received ‘menacing’ messages, warned to double-check social media settings

Separately, a U.S. source told Military Times the WiFi access was suspended over fears of a potential hacking and leak of sensitive contact information.

By Kyle Rempfer, Shawn Snow and Howard Altman

3 years ago

What it’s like to survive a deadly rocket attack and the Iranian missile barrage in Iraq

“Second rocket, third rocket came I thought: “This is it, we are getting rocketed.” Lights went out and darkness set in as rockets continued to hail on us."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

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