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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
Four US troops wounded in helicopter raid that killed ISIS leader
Injuries to the four service members, as well as one working dog, were sustained when there was “an explosion on target.”
By Jon Simkins
US, coalition forces kill ISIS official in Feb. 10 raid
CENTCOM officials stated that Ibrahim al-Qahtani was killed in the raid.
By Zamone Perez
Military operations killed more than 600 ISIS fighters in 2022
A high number of deaths were recorded while defending a prison holding hundreds of thousands of ISIS fighters.
By Zamone Perez
Air Force to end ‘22 with no public data on Middle East air operations
The decision limits the transparency of American troops’ continued involvement in Iraq and Syria.
Marine Raider’s death in Iraq under investigation
Staff Sgt. Samuel D. Lecce, 32, of Jefferson, Tennessee, died in a "non-combat related incident."
Terrorist group announces ISIS leader killed in battle
Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had assumed command earlier this year after his predecessor died in a February U.S. raid.
By Bassem Mroue
US military in decline, threats from China ‘formidable,’ report says
Can the U.S. military handle two wars at once?
By Zamone Perez
US pushes patchwork air defense for Ukraine amid Russian blitz
Ukraine’s allies need to “chip in” to create a complex mix of air defenses, says Gen. Mark Milley.
By Joe Gould