OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata6 days ago
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmerA 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.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press12 days ago
US fires back after ballistic missile attack on Iraq baseThe number of attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East has risen to 66.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
US troops overseas thwart multiple drone attacks in just days"If and when we choose to respond, we’ll do so at a time of our choosing."By Meghann Myers7 months ago
US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deploymentKenya is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.8 months ago
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raidThe U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.By Tara Copp, AP8 months ago
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coupThe decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP8 months ago
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attackThe interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 months ago
Judge rejects military contractor’s bid to end Abu Ghraib torture suitVirginia-based CACI, which supplied interrogators at the prison, has long denied that it engaged in torture.10 months ago
How Niger’s attempted coup could expand extremism, and WagnerMore than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger to combat the growing threat from various groups of Islamic extremists.10 months ago
Russian jet damaged US drone with flares over Syria, US military saysA senior Air Force commander said the move on Sunday was an attempt by the Russians to knock the MQ-9 Reaper drone out of the sky.10 months ago
Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spotCounter-terrorism experts say Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa.By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press11 months ago