Colombian men face charges in 2021 car bomb targeting US soldiersBoth men were arrested in 2021 and recently extradited to face charges in the United States.By Todd South8 weeks ago
Army activates first overseas watercraft unit in decadesThe company will include 13 ships and 285 Army mariners.By Todd South3 months ago
Army advisor brigade ramps up Pacific partners’ military effectivenessWith six partnerships under its belt, 1st SFAB is authorized to add another eight.By Todd South19 months ago
US B-52 bombers fly over Middle East amid tensions with IranThe bombers took off from the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, England, and flew over the eastern Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea.20 months ago
Scandals in US advisor brigade alarm leaders behind closed doors“Advisor misconduct remains the largest strategic and organizational risk for (Security Force Assistance Command),” a recent tasking order reads.By Kyle Rempfer21 months ago
Army advisers join rescue efforts after plane crash in MogadishuThe three soldiers from Maneuver Advisor Team 2231 and their Somalian trainees jumped into action when the plane crashed.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer22 months ago
Army advisors in Latin America told to behave as word of drinking, Tinder use and STDs grewMembers of one team are facing punishment, but emails suggest the problems went beyond those nine soldiers.By Kyle Rempfer23 months ago
Why 40 African armies met at a Fort Benning summit — and why some didn’tMilitary representatives were missing from a few countries where coups recently toppled their governments.By Davis Winkie2 years ago
Fort Bragg soldiers distribute aid after massive explosion in Ghana At least 17 people were killed and 59 were injured in the blast, which left a large crater and reduced dozens of buildings to piles of wood and metal.By Rachel Nostrant2 years ago
Advising everywhere: Army SFABs go smaller, fartherThe part diplomat, part combat-ready force must set aside some of their own ideas and exercise a rare skill — listening.By Todd South2 years ago
Here’s the gear SFAB teams require for far-flung global missionsEach team must operate independently, providing their own medical, communications and logistics needs.By Todd South2 years ago
SFAB work grows in 2022 as commanders push for partnershipsTeams of four to 12 advisers are running the training across the globe.By Todd South2 years ago