What Army cuts mean for 82nd Airborne Division cavalry squadronsThe Army announced cavalry squadrons are among thousands of job cuts as part of its restructuring plan. Here's what it means for the 82nd.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer2 days ago
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams suffers soft grounding in West AfricaThe incident occurred shortly after the ship departed Libreville, Gabon.By Diana Stancy6 days ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris13 months ago
Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from SudanAbout 100 U.S. troops in three MH-47 helicopters carried out the operation.By Tara Copp, AP13 months ago
Pentagon takes budget cuts ‘seriously’ ahead of congressional battlesDefense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris14 months ago
US military launches annual Flintlock exercise in AfricaSoldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock.By Sam Mednick, AP14 months ago
Treasury designates Wagner Group a transnational criminal organizationThe U.S. believes the Russian private military company has 50,000 personnel fighting in Ukraine, including 10,000 contractors and 40,000 convicts.16 months ago
Air Force’s new rescue helicopter notches first saves in AfricaHH-60W Jolly Green II crews saved the lives of two foreign troops on a December rescue mission in the Horn of Africa.By Rachel S. Cohen16 months ago
Troop carrier replacement production ramping upThe Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle will replace the aging M113 Armored Personnel Carrier.By Zamone Perez17 months ago
Cyber to be featured for first time at US military exercise in Africa“Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.”By Colin Demarest17 months ago
Africa partners privately oppose Russian actions, says Pentagon chiefBlyden spoke about African countries' strategic votes at the U.N., along with operations conducted by Kremlin-aligned Wagner Group.By Zamone Perez18 months ago
The best and worst Parris Island Marine boot camp haircuts of all timeThe Marine recruit training haircut is a rite of passage.By Sarah Sicard19 months ago