Agnes Helou

Agnes Helou was a Middle East correspondent for Defense News. Her interests include missile defense, cybersecurity, the interoperability of weapons systems and strategic issues in the Middle East and Gulf region.

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Russia and US engage in 'military base race' in Syria

Both countries are jockeying to expand presence and influence in Syria, with a watchful eye on asymmetric threats from the Islamic State.

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Impact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear

A massive cyberattack against a private health care firm in February may have exposed millions of veterans' personal medical records.

The Heart of Volunteering: A Reflection on the Warrior Games

Volunteering is more than just a helping hand; it’s a heartwarming journey of support and solidarity.

USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew member

The hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.

Absentee ballots are seen during a count at the Wisconsin Center for the midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022, in Milwaukee.

Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballots

A former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.

US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer

A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.

30 sailors and Marines injured in at-sea training mishap off Florida

Five of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said.

Adaptive sports take your mind off your problems.

For a six foot-five infantryman, Staff Sgt. Abel Baez’s pain is just something he dealt with for quite a long time.

VA’s Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs to step down in late May

Matthew Quinn, VA's top cemeteries official, will leave the key department leadership post later this month.

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OS2 Tiffany Clark joined the military intending to dedicate 20 years of service to her country.

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in Abu Ghraib trial

The jury deadlocked on accusations that civilian interrogators at Abu Ghraib conspired with U.S. soldiers to abuse detainees.

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