USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says
Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.
By Riley Ceder
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US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
NATO boosts Iraq mission with thousands of personnel
Unlike the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, NATO’s training effort does not involve combat operations.
Book excerpt: ‘The Daughters of Kobani’
The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Biden will try to close Guantanamo after ‘robust’ review
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said it was the “intention” of the Biden administration to close the detention facility.
Drones are biggest tactical concern since the rise of IEDs in Iraq, CENTCOM boss says
Videos from battlefields in Iraq, Syria and Ukraine show the havoc that small drones bring to unsuspecting ground forces.
By Kyle Rempfer
Islamic State senior leader in Iraq killed in US-led coalition airstrike
Another top Islamic State leader is eliminated.
By Howard Altman
Coming to TV: ‘Daughters of Kobani’ & the all-female militia that took on ISIS — and won
Fierce combat waged against ISIS fighters hellbent on savage dominion was ravaging Syria in 2014 when a revolution unlike any other began turning the tide.
By J.D. Simkins
Macron calls on Biden for greater US military involvement
French President Emmanuel Macron hoped on Tuesday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will show a greater military commitment to fight against Islamic extremists in several theaters of conflict and especially in the Middle East.
US soldier arrested for planning attacks on NYC 9/11 memorial and troops overseas
The 3rd Infantry Division cavalry scout believed he was helping ISIS fighters plan attacks against U.S. Special Forces and locations in New York City.
By Harm Venhuizen
Pennsylvania teacher stays connected with her students while deployed with Guard
Spc. Anna Schmeck has worked hard to keep in touch with her students at Conrad Weiser West Elementary School.
By Davis Winkie