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. Nagata10 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-Brown11 days ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Drone strike in Baghdad kills senior militia commander, officials sayTwo U.S. officials familiar with the matter said that a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander was targeted in a U.S. strike on Wednesday in Iraq.3 months ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikesThe Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
The Navy took out multiple Houthi drones and missiles over the weekendStrikes on Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria continued as well.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
US warns of more retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue attacksThe U.S. and U.K. struck 36 Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on on Saturday alone.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Navy destroyers and jets took out at least 12 Houthi drones FridayThe intercepts included a swarm of Houthi drones on Friday night, according to U.S Central Command.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria after fatal drone attackThe U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for the weekend drone attack in Jordan.4 months ago
Army posthumously promotes 3 soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack“This progression recognizes their courage, honor, and fidelity in service to this great nation."By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago