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. Nagata14 days ago
Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officerSenior Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed by an Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy at his off-base residence following a disturbance call May 3, 2024.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 weeks ago
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle EastThe two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.7 months ago
Troops hurt after three drones attack US bases in IraqTwo drones targeted a base in Western Iraq used by U.S. forces and one drone targeted a base in Northern Iraq.By Abby Sewell and Tara Copp7 months ago
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.By Lolita C. Baldor7 months ago
US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its militaryThe Biden administration announced it is offering a $2 billion loan to Poland to support the ally's defense modernization.8 months ago
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raidThe U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.By Tara Copp, AP8 months ago
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coupThe decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP8 months ago
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left TehranThe exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press8 months ago
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attackThe interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 months ago
US ambassador visits Marine veteran jailed in Russia for espionagePaul Whelan, a corporate security director and Marine veteran, was detained in Moscow in 2018 and convicted in 2020.8 months ago
Tuberville holds ‘paralyzing’ Pentagon, House committee chair saysRep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue.8 months ago