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Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.
Amid Iran tensions, Democratic hopefuls joust over military plans
The seventh Democratic debate featured arguably the most national security debate of the campaign cycle thus far.
Thousands of Marines with 26th MEU move into the Red Sea
By entering into the Red Sea, the MEU has officially entered the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
By Philip Athey
U.S. leaders dismiss Iraqi requests to remove all military forces
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he will talk about force size and structure with Iraqi leaders, but not a full withdrawal.
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge” for the killing of a top Iranian general.
Army says text messages saying ‘You’ve been selected for the military draft’ are fake
“We have forwarded it on to our security personnel and they’re looking into it," Army Recruiting's chief spokeswoman said.
By Kyle Rempfer
No cellphones, laptops were allowed to go with Army 82nd paratroopers deploying to Middle East
The move was made to ensure operational security was maintained during the emergency deployment, which saw 3,500 paratroopers from 1st Brigade Combat Team fly out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
By Kyle Rempfer
In November Military Times poll, troops viewed Iran as less of a threat than Russia, China
A Military Times poll conducted last year found half of troops viewed Iran as a major national security threat.
‘Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,’ four-star general says
The general helming U.S. Africa Command pushed back against allegations that he was killed in an attack in Manda Bay, Kenya.
By Kyle Rempfer
Soldier killed in Kenya attack identified by family
A service member and two DoD contractors died after an attack on U.S. and Kenyan positions at Manda Bay, Kenya, on Sunday.
By Kyle Rempfer
Ranger contingent deploys to Mideast
A company of Army Rangers, about 150-200 soldiers, is deploying to an undisclosed location in the Middle East.
By Kyle Rempfer