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
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmerA U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in placeIraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Attacks on US troops in Middle East have diminished, Pentagon saysThe four-day break has been the longest since steady attacks began on Oct. 17.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
Iranian-backed group vows to expand conflict if US airstrikes continueU.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.By Tara Copp, AP and Kareem Chehayeb, AP6 months ago
US fires back after ballistic missile attack on Iraq baseThe number of attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East has risen to 66.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
US troops overseas thwart multiple drone attacks in just days"If and when we choose to respond, we’ll do so at a time of our choosing."By Meghann Myers7 months ago
US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deploymentKenya is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.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
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
The new Marine infantry battalion is slimmer, saltier and more techyPhase one concluded in June. Phase two begins in 2023.By Todd South8 months ago