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Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports
The U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.
Helmet cam footage triggers medal upgrade for soldier killed in Niger ambush
Newly recovered helmet camera footage triggered the Silver Star upgrade for Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson.
By Kyle Rempfer
Niger Syndrome goes mainstream: Abbey Gate attack shows commanders are failing to assess risks
Commentary: In the Abbey Gate attack, a father saw echoes of the same failures that hit his son's Green Beret team in Niger four years ago.
By Henry Black
New camera footage from Niger ambush bolsters case for medal upgrades, moms of fallen soldiers say
A roughly 45-minute video filmed by one of the four U.S. soldiers slain in the 2017 Niger ambush was quietly recovered during a French operation.
By Kyle Rempfer
Upcoming ABC News documentary examines deadly 2017 Niger attack
ABC News launches the trailer for its upcoming investigation into the deaths of four soldiers in a 2017 ambush in Niger.
Rare awards show Nigerien valor in 2017 ambush of Army Green Berets
“Yes, this is a rare event. It is the only case like this in recent history that [Army Human Resources Command] has in its files,” one official said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Book excerpt: ‘Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth’
Michelle Black, widow of a Green Beret killed in the 2017 Niger ambush, has interviewed many of the mission’s survivors and questioned inconsistencies in the official report.
By Michelle Black
Remember what veterans have sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy
A Marine Corps veteran recalls painful memories from his service and the loss of his son in an ambush in Niger.
By Hank Black
Honor the memory of the fallen by supporting those they leave behind
The father of one of the four fallen U.S. soldiers killed in a 2017 ambush in Niger admonishes the military to support and protect families and teammates of the fallen with every resource available.
By Henry Black
Promotion delayed for Army colonel involved in Niger ambush
An investigation following the Niger ambush was criticized for pushing much of the blame onto lower ranking officers.
By Kyle Rempfer