Army Releases Long-Awaited History of War in Iraq
The study highlights failures during the conflict, including a lack of awareness of the sectarian dynamics in the country.
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US Says Airstrike Targeted Militant Tied to USS Cole Bombing
The spokesman, Navy Capt. William Urban, said Friday that the Jan. 1 airstrike targeted Jamal al-Badawi.
Egypt Says Its Security Forces Killed 40 Militants After Bus Bombing
The militants were preparing to attack government and tourism facilities, army and police personnel and Christian churches.
Iraqi Lawmakers Demand US Withdrawal After Trump Visit
Iraqi politicians and militia leaders are speaking out against the continued presence of U.S. forces in Iraqi soil.
US Conducts 6 Airstrikes Against Somalia Extremists, 62 Dead
The strikes were carried out in close coordination with Somalia's government and were "conducted to thwart al-Shabab.
Despite Afghan Deaths, Slow Peace Efforts, NATO Vows to Stay
NATO's foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to stay the course despite mounting Afghan casualties.
Lawmakers Question Pentagon's Strategy Focusing on Russia, China
Senators voiced concern that the Pentagon's new defense strategy could hurt the counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan.
Special Ops May Pass More Missions to Conventional Forces, Nominee Says
Special operations forces are responsible for conducting U.S. counter-terrorism missions in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
US Cutting Counterterror Forces in Africa
The planned 10 percent cut from U.S. Africa Command's total force of 7,200 troops will be carried out over several years.
Trump Picks Navy Veteran as Top Counterterrorism Official
President Donald Trump is nominating a Navy special operations veteran to be the nation's top counterterrorism official.
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Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.