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After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base security
U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.
US conducts more airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria
The U.S. has conducted three strikes in the last two weeks against Iranian-tied weapons depots in Syria to retaliate for over 50 attacks on Americans.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Mental health evacuations for deployed US troops are on the rise
In 2022, 38.8% of evacuations from Central Command were mental health-related, compared to 33.5% in 2021 and 27.2% in 2020.
Israel-Hamas war reveals challenges to US pullback in Middle East
Defense analysts say the U.S. may face challenges in extracting American forces from the region in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel.
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid
The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Air Force general in Mideast worried over Russia-Iran ‘cooperation’
Iran's supplying of bomb-carrying drones to Russia could see Moscow help Tehran's program become more lethal, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Former CENTCOM head denies Abbey Gate attack warnings were ignored
Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021.
Russian fighter jets harass American drones over Syria — again
Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the U.S. military said.
US releases video of Russian fighter jets harassing American drones
The U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘Invaluable’: Utah Guard, Morocco celebrate 20 years of military ties
Utah and Morocco share a military relationship spanning two decades and dozens of exercises.
By Zamone Perez
HIMARS, allied partnerships at center of African Lion drills
African Lion was hosted by four African countries and included more than 8,000 personnel.
By Zamone Perez