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Why Ukraine’s spring offensive still hasn’t begun
Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.
By Tara Copp, AP
Syria’s Kurds stand to lose all gains from US pullout near Turkish border
Syria's Kurds accused the U.S. of turning its back on its allies and risking gains made in the fight against the Islamic State group as American troops began pulling back on Monday from positions in northeastern Syria ahead of an expected Turkish assault.
This could be the Corps’ next grenade
The grenade is modular, so a Marine can increase or decrease explosive power by adding grenade bodies.
By Shawn Snow
Turkish president vows Syria operation if US falls short in safe zone
Turkey’s president threatened Saturday to launch a unilateral offensive into northeastern Syria if plans to establish a so-called safe zone along Turkey’s border fail to meet his expectations, including a demand that Turkish soldiers control the corridor.
Air Force legend, Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Jackson dies at 95
Retired Col. Joe Jackson was famous within the aviation community for his daring rescue of a team of Air Force combat controllers who were stranded at the besieged airfield of an abandoned Army Special Forces camp during the Tet Offensive.
By Kyle Rempfer
Turkey says its Syria offensive against Kurdish fighters doesn’t hinge on US pullout
Turkey’s foreign minister says a planned Turkish military offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria doesn’t depend on whether the United States withdraws its troops from the region.
Beasts of burden and their fate in World War I
An estimated 10 million horses and mules, 100,000 dogs and 200,000 pigeons were enrolled in the war effort.
From first shot to the silence of peace: Timeline of World War I
Unleashed by an archduke’s assassination, World War I gradually entangled more and more countries, killing millions of soldiers and civilians and touching multiple continents.
US-backed troops take Yemen port area with ground assault, airstrikes
A renewed coalition offensive has seen dozens of fighters have been killed and hundreds wounded on both sides.
Right up to Armistice Day, US clout in WWI kept increasing
On the final morning of World War I, U.S. Gen. John J. Pershing was not eager to stop fighting. After all, if one nation had momentum after the first global war’s four years of unprecedented slaughter, it was the United States.
The 300th Marine is bestowed Medal of Honor, for ‘unmatched bravery' in Hue City
Sgt. Maj. John Canley originally was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroics at the infamous battle of Hue City.
By Shawn Snow