‘Just one happy dude’ — Friends and family mourn Army pilot who died in Egypt crash By Frank Schultz, The Janesville Gazette, Wis. / Nov 17, 2020
Trump may withdraw nearly all US troops from Somalia as part of global pullback By Phil Stewart and Katharine Houreld, Reuters / Nov 17, 2020
SEAL Team 6 rescues hostage in Nigeria and takes out all but 1 of the captors: ‘They were all dead before they knew what happened’ By James Clark / Oct 31, 2020
He was born in a village in Sudan. It took joining the Army to find his home By Esther Bergdahl / Sep 8, 2020
US service member wounded by car bomb and mortar attack in Somalia By Abdiqani Hassan, Reuters / Sep 7, 2020
Trump national security adviser warns against foreign military involvement in Libya By Andrea Shalal, Reuters / Aug 4, 2020
US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo By Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty / Jul 15, 2020
The surge nobody’s talking about: the US war in Somalia By David Chrisinger, The War Horse / Jun 26, 2020
Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties By Jeff Schogol / Jun 18, 2020
How Russian warplanes in Libya could open a new phase in the Middle East’s biggest proxy war By Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times / May 29, 2020
US and partner forces kick off annual exercise to better counter violent extremism in Africa By Haley Britzky / Feb 17, 2020
AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya By Jeff Schogol / Jan 30, 2020
A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret By Jeff Schogol / Jan 29, 2020
All the countries where ISIS remains a threat, in 8 maps By Brian Glyn Williams, The Conversation / Jan 29, 2020
Esper won’t rule out a troop drawdown in Africa as France urges the US to stay By Richard Sisk, Military.com / Jan 28, 2020
Here’s how the deadly jihadist raid against US forces in Kenya went down By Jared Keller / Jan 22, 2020
Contractor killed in Kenya attack was a week away from leaving the job By Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times / Jan 9, 2020
‘Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated’ — Army general says he’s still alive after terror attack in Kenya By David Choi, Business Insider / Jan 6, 2020
US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3 By David Roza / Jan 6, 2020
Family identifies US soldier killed in attack on Kenyan military base By Leada Gore, Alabama Media Group / Jan 6, 2020
US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base By Jared Keller / Jan 5, 2020
The Pentagon is reportedly thinking about closing a $110 million drone base in Niger it just opened By Christopher Woody, Business Insider / Dec 24, 2019
2 years after the Niger ambush, the US reportedly plans on ramping up counterterrorism efforts in the region By Jared Keller / Dec 22, 2019
The US is worried about growing Russian influence in Libya’s civil war By Jared Keller / Nov 18, 2019
Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush By Jeff Schogol / Oct 30, 2019
The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack By David Roza / Oct 4, 2019
How Somali commandos and a US airstrike repelled an insurgent attack on a major military base By Katharine Houreld, Reuters / Oct 1, 2019
Extremists attack US special forces base, EU military convoy in Somalia By Reuters Staff / Sep 30, 2019
An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya By Jared Keller / Jun 25, 2019
No US troops killed after US armored vehicle hits roadside bomb in Niger By Jeff Schogol / Jun 9, 2019
Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award By Jeff Schogol / Jun 6, 2019
Senior commanders reportedly won’t be punished for deadly 2017 Niger ambush By Jeff Schogol / Jun 4, 2019
Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying By Jeff Schogol / May 9, 2019
New report claims US could be guilty of war crimes in Somalia for killing civilians under ‘shroud of secrecy’ By John Haltiwanger, Business Insider / Mar 20, 2019
We’re Not Sure Whether To Laugh Or Cry At This Display Of ‘Powered Armor’ In Ghana By Jared Keller / Jan 17, 2019
China Swallowed Islands In The South China Sea. Now It Wants To Eat Djibouti Like Groceries By Jared Keller / Jan 10, 2019
Senior Army General Reportedly Asked Whether Green Beret Ambushed In Niger Was Eligible For Medal Of Honor By Jared Keller / Dec 7, 2018
One Major General Was The Fall Guy For The Niger Ambush. The Real Fault Lies Elsewhere By Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc, U.S. Army (Ret.) / Nov 8, 2018
The Pentagon Wants To Pull Special Operations Forces Out Of Africa. That’s A Huge Mistake By Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, U.S. Army (Ret.) / Aug 28, 2018
Green Beret Singled Out For Blame In Niger Ambush Probe Recommended For Silver Star By Adam Linehan / Aug 24, 2018
Exclusive: 2 Marines Received Valor Awards For Secret Gunfight Against Al Qaeda In North Africa By Paul Szoldra / Aug 15, 2018
How An African Warlord Tried To Score Stolen Military Weapons Meant For US Troops In Iraq By Jeremy Roebuck and Kelly Brennan, Philly.com / Jun 29, 2018
More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue By Jeff Schogol / May 17, 2018
2 Navy SEAL Leaders Deployed In Africa Under Investigation For Alleged Sexual Misconduct By Courtney Mabeus, The Virginian-Pilot / May 14, 2018
ISIS Ghouls Tried To Steal Fallen Soldiers’ Bodies In Niger. They Failed By Jeff Schogol / May 10, 2018
Military Leaders Sent Them On A Hasty, Ill-Planned Mission — And Are Now Blaming Them By Paul Szoldra / May 10, 2018
Mystery Lasers Are Messing With US Pilots Near A Critical Overseas Base By Jared Keller / May 2, 2018
US Troops In Africa Aren’t Seeking Combat, But They Keep Finding It Anyway By Jeff Schogol / Mar 15, 2018
This Is One Of The Biggest Reasons Why The Deadly Ambush In Niger Won’t Be The Last By Jared Keller / Mar 8, 2018
5 Months After A Deadly Mission, Troops In Niger Are Finally Getting Danger Pay By Jeff Schogol / Mar 7, 2018