Latest "US troops" stories

Attack in east Syria injures 2 US-led coalition members

The attack was the first to hit the base in Syria’s Deir el-Zour province since January.

14 months ago

US formally ends combat mission in Iraq

The intention to shift from a U.S. combat role to one focused on training and advising Iraqi security forces was announced earlier, in April.

18 months ago

US military denies American troops in Syria were attacked

Hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed in northeastern Syria, working with the Syrian Democratic Forces to fight against the Islamic State group.

23 months ago

Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region

The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.

2 years ago

Trump’s Syria withdrawal flies in the face of statements from top military and national security leaders

Many top officials see the current Syria operations as necessary to ensure ISIS defeat.

4 years ago

Koreas, UN finish removing firearms from border village

The rival Koreas and the U.S.-led U.N. Command finished removing firearms and troops from a jointly controlled area at a border village on Thursday, as part of agreements to reduce decades-long animosity on the Korean Peninsula.

5 years ago