Latest "North Africa" stories

Marine Raider who earned Silver Star for heroism during Mali hotel attack now on Capitol Hill

Marine Raider Master Sgt. Jarad Stout was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions in rescuing hostages during the 2015 terrorist attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Black WWII veteran becomes an Army officer 76 years later

An African American man who was denied officer status in the U.S. Army was commissioned as a second lieutenant on Friday — 76 years later.

5 years ago