Russian aircraft are violating the 2015 agreement between U.S. and Russia increasing the possibility of an accident, according to a U.S. general.
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The US continues its drone strikes against al-Shabaab as the terrorist group keeps retreating
On DutyOver 70 towns in Somalia have been liberated from al-Shabaab since last summer.
US shoots down Iranian-made drone over base in Syria
Off DutyThe U.S. military said on Tuesday that it shot down an Iranian-built drone as it was conducting surveillance over an oil site that houses American troops in northeastern Syria. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the reconnaissance drone was shot down at around 2:30 p.m. local time. The drone was “attempting to conduct reconnaissance of Mission […]
US Airstrike in Somalia kills 12 al-Shabaab fighters
On Duty“Rooting out extremism requires intervention beyond traditional military means,” the U.S. military’s African Command said.
American special operators will soon add a new handheld missile to their arsenal
Special OpsROC-X will make U.S. special operations teams more lethal and survivable, according to its manufacturer.
US Airstrike kills 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia
On DutyAmerican re-engagement in Somalia has helped the Somali military push back the terrorist group and liberate important towns.
US air strikes kill 15 al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia
On DutyU.S. trainers are also returning to Somalia to train Danab Brigade, Somalia’s famous special operations unit.
Righting a historic wrong: Colonel Paris Davis should be awarded the Medal of Honor
Special Ops“He has shown as much cold courage as any human I’ve ever heard of,” Major Cole said about Paris Davis’ actions.
The small Special Forces base in al-Tanf, Syria has large implications for regional security
Military AffairsAs tensions in the Middle East spike, al-Tanf’s importance to Washington in preventing Syria from becoming a vassal state increases.
The siege of the Green Berets at Plei Me: The first major battle of the US in Vietnam
HistoryIn 1965, the scope of the Vietnam War was changing. The United States was moving from an advisory role to large combat formations in-country. It was only a matter of time before large troop concentrations faced each other in battle. Most of us are well familiar with the first large battle between American and North […]
