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
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Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands
If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US military completes withdrawal from Niger
The U.S. handed over its last military bases in Niger to local authorities last month, but about two dozen American soldiers had remained in Niger.
US to depart final base in Niger, nearly ending withdrawal
Once an emblem of the two countries' security ties, Air Base 201 will be vacated by Monday, according to two U.S. officials.
US says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend
The U.S. military commander in Niger says all American forces and equipment will leave a small base in the West African country this weekend.
US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from Niger
The head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."
By Jen Judson