OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata9 days ago
OpinionI commanded a Marine V-22 squadron. Here’s what I learnedThe Osprey made the entire mission during a Islamic State in Libya deployment possible, this retired lieutenant colonel writes.By Lt. Col. Douglas Thumm (retired)2 months ago
Military operations killed more than 600 ISIS fighters in 2022A high number of deaths were recorded while defending a prison holding hundreds of thousands of ISIS fighters.By Zamone Perez17 months ago
Air Force to end ‘22 with no public data on Middle East air operationsThe decision limits the transparency of American troops’ continued involvement in Iraq and Syria.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
Marine Raider’s death in Iraq under investigation Staff Sgt. Samuel D. Lecce, 32, of Jefferson, Tennessee, died in a "non-combat related incident."By Irene Loewenson17 months ago
Terrorist group announces ISIS leader killed in battleAbu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had assumed command earlier this year after his predecessor died in a February U.S. raid.By Bassem Mroue18 months ago
US military in decline, threats from China ‘formidable,’ report saysCan the U.S. military handle two wars at once?By Zamone Perez19 months ago
US pushes patchwork air defense for Ukraine amid Russian blitzUkraine’s allies need to “chip in” to create a complex mix of air defenses, says Gen. Mark Milley.By Joe Gould19 months ago
Man who discussed West Point attack admits to trying to join ISISJames Bradley, who pleaded guilty Friday, also discussed attacking ROTC cadets with a truck, according to the complaint against him.By Irene Loewenson20 months ago
Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.By Rachel S. Cohen21 months ago
American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in SyriaThe 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. Cohen23 months ago
This Compass Call squadron was deployed in Afghanistan for 20 years. Here’s their inside story.The EC-130H Compass Call worked behind the scenes for two decades in Afghanistan, from supporting the arrival of special forces, to the bin Laden raid and the Kabul evacuation.By Rachel S. Cohen23 months ago