Texas investigating Guardsman in border-related shooting incidentOn April 14, a National Guardsman assigned to Operation Lone Star "discharged a weapon in a border-related incident," the Texas Military Department said.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in IraqNo timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
New House Vets chair plans focus on PACT Act oversight, medical accessRep. Mike Bost takes over as committee chairman after serving as ranking member last year.By Leo Shane III16 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 Perez16 months ago
Here’s all the military planes that keep falling short on readinessAbout half of the aircraft studied never reached their annual readiness goal between fiscal 2011 and 2021, despite billions of dollars in investments.By Rachel S. Cohen18 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.19 months ago
Soldier indicted for car crash that killed Guardsman on border missionWithin hours of the accident, the Guard task force commander issued a new policy memo banning possession and consumption of alcohol.By Zamone Perez19 months ago
Pentagon’s US-Mexico border mission extends for another yearUp to 2,500 troops are authorized through September 2023.By Meghann Myers19 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 Perez19 months ago
Pentagon says terror attacks in Africa increased 300% over last decadeThe current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.By Rachel Nostrant19 months ago
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrikeThe al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.By Jon Simkins20 months ago
Migrant encounters higher today than before Texas Guard mission beganThe number of migrants officials encounter at the Texas-Mexico border is higher today than it was before Operation Lone Star began.By James Barragan, The Texas Tribune20 months ago