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US keeping two carriers in Mideast, moving Patriot missile batteries into Iraq as Iran tensions mount

“I would caution Iran and its proxies from attempting a response that would endanger U.S. and coaltion forces,” McKenzie said. “We have the flexibility, the capability, and the will to respond to any threat.”

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

American commandos to hold down the fort in Afghanistan as US troops withdraw

Pentagon planners and lawmakers have voiced support for maintaining a small counterterrorism footprint in Afghanistan as hedge on the Taliban reneging on their commitments outlined in the agreement.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

CENTCOM boss says military plans for withdrawal from Afghanistan not developed yet

“We’ve watched the Taliban compress and crush ISIS presence on the ground in southern Nangarhar."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Top commander sees increased Iran threat in Afghanistan

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East, told reporters traveling with him that he is seeing a “worrisome trend,” of Iranian malign interference.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Marine, former infantry commander, to take helm of US Central Command

Gen. Jim Mattis was the last Marine to command U.S. Central Command.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

US troops conducted 26 missions in Niger over the last six months

U.S. forces carried out nearly 26 missions over the last six months in the region of Niger where an Oct. 4 ambush killed four American soldiers.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

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