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Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.

2 hours ago

Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist

Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 days ago

What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force

Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.

By Carla Babb

2 weeks ago

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

5 weeks ago

House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal

Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Trump’s use of troops in LA immigration protests illegal, judge rules

Judge Charles Breyer ruled Tuesday that Trump’s administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids.

7 weeks ago