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Retired general’s testimony links contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses
An Army general who investigated prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees.
Air Force doctor killed in vehicle accident in United Arab Emirates
Capt. (Dr.) Kelliann Leli, 30, died Nov. 27 in a non-combat-related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. She had deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California.
By Kent Miller
‘Why now?’ Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia
No country has been involved in Somalia's future as much as the United States. The Trump administration is contemplating the withdrawal of the several hundred U.S. military troops from the nation, but some experts say it would come at the worst possible time.
Former soldier provided support to terrorist group, prosecutors say
A former American soldier communicated with and sent money to a self-identified member of a terrorist group based in Syria, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Report: ‘No one person’ could have known about Saudi gunman’s intentions before NAS Pensacola shooting
The Navy released its report into the December 2019 mass shooting this week.
Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Spangdahlem F-16s deploy to Al Dhafra
The F-16s deployed under the dynamic force employment model, which is intended to allow faster and more fluid movement of forces.
Air Force C-17 flew terminally ill Bahrain premier to America
The Air Force uses C-17s for medical evacuations, triaging critically wounded soldiers while rapidly flying them onto major bases.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Airmen receive DFCs, Bronze Star for daring Osprey rescues in Iranian ballistic missile attack
“Today John Leachman, Adam Darrow and Samuel Levander join in the pantheon of Air Force heroes,” 19th Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Craig Wills said.
SEAL Team 6 rescues American hostage in Nigeria
No troops were injured in the successful hostage rescue mission.
By Howard Altman