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With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights

Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.

11 days ago

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

8 weeks ago

Biden administration temporarily blocks 9/11 plea deal

It's the latest development in the U.S. military's struggle to bring to justice the man charged with planning the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.

4 months ago

US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon says

The surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.

By Noah Robertson

5 months ago

US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan

U.S. officials are also continuing their search for Austin Tice, an American journalist and Marine Corps vet who disappeared 12 years ago near Damascus.

5 months ago

Kurdish forces in Syria accidentally shot down US Reaper drone

The U.S. recovered parts of the downed Reaper and destroyed the rest.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago