US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floodsThe Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.By Zamone Perez7 months ago
New Louisiana monument honors Black service membersLouisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol.By Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator9 months ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris12 months ago
First AFRICOM airstrike of the year kills 30 al-Shabab militantsThe first airstrike of the new year in Somalia killed an estimated 30 militants linked to al-Qaeda.By Zamone Perez15 months ago
US military hits al-Shabab extremists in SomaliaThe U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.18 months ago
US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attackThe U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.By Zamone Perez18 months ago