‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.
By Michael Peck
Esper gives go-ahead to begin drawdown of American forces in Afghanistan
That deal is “conditions based,” Esper explained.
By Shawn Snow
Best pics of the week: March 1, 2020
Drinking snake blood at Exercise Cobra Gold, freestyle drill routines, the agreement that may result in all foreign troops leaving Afghanistan, and more of this week's best military photos.
All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal
The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.
By Howard Altman
Post 9/11 veterans attribute deadly cancers to contaminants at US base in Uzbekistan
Contamination at a former Soviet and Uzbek military base used by the U.S. Armed Forces in the early 2000s may be responsible for incidence of cancer among veterans.
By Patricia Kime
ISIS loses more than half its fighters from US airstrikes and Taliban ground operations
Col. Sonny Leggett, a spokesman for U.S. Forces Afghanistan, tweeted early Thursday morning that airstrikes on Wednesday killed three ISIS fighters in Kunar Province and forced 34 ISIS militants to surrender to Afghan forces in Tswokey district.
By Shawn Snow
US adds leader of Iran-backed Iraqi militia to terrorism blacklist
The Trump administration on Wednesday added the head of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia responsible for attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq to its terrorism blacklist.
Milley: US, Korea, taking ‘hard look’ at postponing joint military exercises
U.S. military installations overseas continue to respond to the growing COVID-19 threat.
By Patricia Kime
Here’s what Esper’s AFRICOM review has decided so far
The defense secretary shot down the idea the U.S. would look to leave Africa as a whole.
By Aaron Mehta
Black History Month a time to thank determination and service for African American veterans
Because of the bravery of these and other people of color before us, the 2 million African Americans who have returned from our more recent conflicts continue to build on a military foundation that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.
By Jeremy Butler
Schools closed, events cancelled at overseas US military bases as COVID-19 spreads
Defense Department-run schools overseas have canceled classes, activities to protect students from COVID-19 exposure.
By Patricia Kime