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Army expands combat patch approval for soldiers in Africa, Middle East
The memo includes 15 countries where soldiers served between October 2023 and June 2025.
By Todd South
Russia continues to position equipment to support private contractors in Libya, AFRICOM says
The latest imagery from AFRICOM details the extent of equipment Russia is providing to private military company Wagner Group in Libya.
By Zach England
The need for staying engaged and connected
Lessons from investments with partner nations benefit the security of the United States, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
Nearly 14,000 feds face looming pandemic furloughs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services plans to furlough 75 percent of its workforce, unless Congress intervenes.
By Jessie Bur
Paratroopers flew from Alaska to practice seizing a Pacific air base
An Army Alaska official said the jump was “the largest airborne operation in Guam that we are aware of in recent times.”
By Kyle Rempfer
The military is drawing down its U.S.-Mexico border mission. Sort of.
While the border mission is being extended, the number of troops deployed is dropping.
Russian aircraft are flying in Libyan airspace, says US Africa Command
AFRICOM cited photographic evidence of a Russian aircraft departing Al Jufra Airfield and a MiG-29 operating near Sirte, Libya.
By Diana Stancy
French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander
French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida’s North Africa affiliate.
By Baba Ahmed
Final SFAB activates with upcoming missions in Asia, as Army plans a Pacific Pathways restart
The 5th SFAB will begin six-month deployments to the Indo-Pacific region following a certification event in November.
By Kyle Rempfer
Russian aircraft deploy to Libya to back private military contractors, AFRICOM says
At least 14 Russian aircraft were deployed.
By Diana Stancy