Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain healthThe assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.By Todd South10 days ago
Retired general’s testimony links contractor to Abu Ghraib abusesAn Army general who investigated prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees.2 weeks ago
US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attackThe Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.By Colin Demarest3 months ago
Drone that killed US troops may have been mistaken for friendlyPreliminary reports suggest the enemy drone that struck the Tower 22 installation may have been mistaken for an American drone returning to base.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
Troops evaluated for TBI following attack on Iraq baseMost of the rockets and ballistic missiles were shot down, but several impacted al-Asad airbase.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuriesThe move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in placeIraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Attacks on US troops in Middle East have diminished, Pentagon saysThe four-day break has been the longest since steady attacks began on Oct. 17.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
Iranian-backed group vows to expand conflict if US airstrikes continueU.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.By Tara Copp, AP and Kareem Chehayeb, AP5 months ago
US fires back after ballistic missile attack on Iraq baseThe number of attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East has risen to 66.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
US troops overseas thwart multiple drone attacks in just days"If and when we choose to respond, we’ll do so at a time of our choosing."By Meghann Myers7 months ago
US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deploymentKenya is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.7 months ago