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US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack

The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.

By Rachel Nostrant and Howard Altman

16 months ago

US killed No. 2 leader of ISIS-Somalia, officials say

An American airstrike in northeastern Somalia has killed the deputy leader of the Islamic State group in Somalia, U.S. officials said Monday.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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