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Eight Green Berets quietly disciplined after Afghan prisoner’s beating death
The Afghan prisoner's blood was found on the walls and ceiling of the interrogation room where he was questioned.
By Kyle Rempfer
Trump says al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog’ in US commando raid in Syria
Al-Baghdadi’s last moments alive were spent in “panic and dread” as the ISIS leader was “terrified of the American forces bearing down on him," and he died “whimpering and crying and screaming” like a coward, Trump told reporters Sunday.
By Shawn Snow and Howard Altman
Trump: ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in US commando raid
A U.S. official told The Associated Press late Saturday that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was targeted in Syria's Idlib province. The official said confirmation that the IS chief was killed in an explosion is pending.
By Howard Altman
US forces are still conducting ground and air patrols in Syria despite Turkish incursion
SMART news agency said it spoke to the leader of the U.S. commando patrol who told SMART that “their forces will target the Turkish army if it advances inside Syrian territory more than the agreed distance between the United States and Turkey,” according to a translation of the Arabic caption describing the video.
By Shawn Snow
US-backed Syrian forces claim Turkey bombed a commando camp housing coalition-trained counterterrorism forces
Destroying the commando unit could jeopardize anti-ISIS operations and allow ISIS to reemerge and mobilize larger forces on the battlefield.
By Shawn Snow
Draft showdown -- Military movie characters: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 12: Military movie characters draft,, or how I learned to stop worrying and love August recess.
Army investigating US troops over the beating death of an Afghan commando
U.S. soldiers are under investigation following the death of an Afghan commando who was allegedly responsible for an insider attack in October.
By Kyle Rempfer
Afghan army commandos kill senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
At least 12 insurgents dead in military operation, officials say.
Australian Army adopts Marine Corps-style hand-to-hand combat training
Aussie Soldiers Down Under will begin unarmed combat courses.
By Kyle Rempfer
US investigates report of civilian casualties after airstrike in Afghanistan
Afghan commandos have been engaged in fierce fighting with the Taliban in the region over the last several days.
By Shawn Snow