Middle East

The first official deployment of Space Force troops is not to the moon.

The world looked on in horror as two massive explosions ripped through Beirut on Aug. 4, killing more than 150 people.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the massive explosions that devastated Beirut were most likely a tragic accident.

Alert status exercises took place at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in early July.

Around 30 U.S. personnel have reportedly come down with the novel coronavirus in recent weeks at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base.

Over the next two years, troops will see their tours in eight countries extend to 12 months.

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing and reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing have deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base.

An aggressive Iran has resulted in broader common ground between Israel and many of the Sunni Arab governments in the region.

The service members that the Pentagon recently ordered to the Middle East for emergency deployment may get some special pays.

The U.S. has overwhelming force in the region, but war with Iran could come at a heavy cost.