USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times. By Riley Ceder5 days ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.6 days ago
DHS ends deportation protections for AfghansRefugees from Afghanistan previously granted temporary protected status may now be forced to return to a region many feel is unsafe.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
Fourth missing US soldier found deceased in Lithuanian bogThe recovery of the fourth soldier ends a weeklong search for four U.S. soldiers whose armored vehicle was found submerged in a Lithuanian peat bog.By Beth Sullivan2 months ago
3 soldiers confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swampThe confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.By Nikki Wentling2 months ago
Navy divers, Polish forces to aid in recovery of missing US soldiersMaj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”By Nikki Wentling2 months ago