US military seeks cultural advisors in Somalia amid regional strikesThe U.S. special operations task force in Somalia is looking for contractors to advise troops on Somali politics, culture and tribal dynamics.By Eve Sampson13 days ago
USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen 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 Ceder13 months ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.13 months ago
US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in SomaliaIt marks the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.By Tara Copp, AP17 months ago
New Marine Corps Museum galleries showcase Iraq, Afghanistan and more "Every artifact tells a story."By Todd South20 months ago
Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from NigerThe Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.By Bryant Harris3 years ago