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US troops heading back into Somalia, reversing Trump order

Fewer than 500 troops will be stationed inside the African country to train local forces and fight emerging threats.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

An A-29B Super Tucano flies over Mauritanian Army soldiers as they pose for a picture in Atar, Mauritania, Feb. 17, 2020, during Flintlock 2020, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual special operations forces exercise.

AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire amid regional tensions

Flintlock 2022 will be taking place Feb. 15-28 in Cote d'Ivoire.

By Rachel Nostrant

14 months ago

The war in Afghanistan: Answers about the withdrawal

Answers to all your questions about the past, present, and future of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.

By Caitlin O'Brien

20 months ago

Navy to honor memory of 17 sailors killed in 2000 jihadi attack on destroyer Cole

Monday marks 20 years since 17 sailors were killed in a terrorist bombing of the Navy destroyer Cole while in a Yemeni port.

By Jared Morgan

2 years ago

That day: Veterans share where they were on Sept. 11, 2001

Veterans share their accounts of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

Troops: White nationalism a national security threat equal to ISIS, al-Qaida

About one-third of troops surveyed said they have seen signs of racism and white nationalism in the ranks.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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