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No US troops killed after US armored vehicle hits roadside bomb in Niger
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No US troops killed after US armored vehicle hits roadside bomb in Niger

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 9, 2019

Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award
Africa

Each of the 4 heroes killed in a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger has received a valor award

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

Senior commanders reportedly won’t be punished for deadly 2017 Niger ambush
Africa

Senior commanders reportedly won’t be punished for deadly 2017 Niger ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying
Africa

Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2019

A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon
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A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates
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US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 7, 2019

Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash
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Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

We’re Not Sure Whether To Laugh Or Cry At This Display Of ‘Powered Armor’ In Ghana
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We’re Not Sure Whether To Laugh Or Cry At This Display Of ‘Powered Armor’ In Ghana

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

China Swallowed Islands In The South China Sea. Now It Wants To Eat Djibouti Like Groceries
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China Swallowed Islands In The South China Sea. Now It Wants To Eat Djibouti Like Groceries

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 10, 2019

Senior Army General Reportedly Asked Whether Green Beret Ambushed In Niger Was Eligible For Medal Of Honor
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Senior Army General Reportedly Asked Whether Green Beret Ambushed In Niger Was Eligible For Medal Of Honor

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 8, 2018

France Took Out One Of The ISIS Leaders Behind The Niger Ambush
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France Took Out One Of The ISIS Leaders Behind The Niger Ambush

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 29, 2018

Green Beret Singled Out For Blame In Niger Ambush Probe Recommended For Silver Star
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Green Beret Singled Out For Blame In Niger Ambush Probe Recommended For Silver Star

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Aug 24, 2018

Exclusive: 2 Marines Received Valor Awards For Secret Gunfight Against Al Qaeda In North Africa
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Exclusive: 2 Marines Received Valor Awards For Secret Gunfight Against Al Qaeda In North Africa

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 15, 2018

More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue
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More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2018

ISIS Ghouls Tried To Steal Fallen Soldiers’ Bodies In Niger. They Failed
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ISIS Ghouls Tried To Steal Fallen Soldiers’ Bodies In Niger. They Failed

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2018

Military Leaders Sent Them On A Hasty, Ill-Planned Mission — And Are Now Blaming Them
Africa

Military Leaders Sent Them On A Hasty, Ill-Planned Mission — And Are Now Blaming Them

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 10, 2018

4 Soldiers Fought To Their Deaths In Niger Ambush, Pentagon Now Says
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4 Soldiers Fought To Their Deaths In Niger Ambush, Pentagon Now Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2018

Mystery Lasers Are Messing With US Pilots Near A Critical Overseas Base
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Mystery Lasers Are Messing With US Pilots Near A Critical Overseas Base

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 3, 2018

US Troops In Africa Aren’t Seeking Combat, But They Keep Finding It Anyway
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US Troops In Africa Aren’t Seeking Combat, But They Keep Finding It Anyway

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 16, 2018

This Is One Of The Biggest Reasons Why The Deadly Ambush In Niger Won’t Be The Last
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This Is One Of The Biggest Reasons Why The Deadly Ambush In Niger Won’t Be The Last

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 9, 2018

5 Months After A Deadly Mission, Troops In Niger Are Finally Getting Danger Pay
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5 Months After A Deadly Mission, Troops In Niger Are Finally Getting Danger Pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 8, 2018

The Pentagon Is Woefully Unprepared For The Global War On Terror’s African Front
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The Pentagon Is Woefully Unprepared For The Global War On Terror’s African Front

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

Fallout From Deadly Niger Ambush Worsens As Bombshell Reports Target AFRICOM
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Fallout From Deadly Niger Ambush Worsens As Bombshell Reports Target AFRICOM

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 11, 2017

US Special Operations Forces Capture Key Militant In Benghazi Attack
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US Special Operations Forces Capture Key Militant In Benghazi Attack

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2017

Report: DoD Investigating Whether Navy SEALs Strangled Green Beret To Death In Mali
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Report: DoD Investigating Whether Navy SEALs Strangled Green Beret To Death In Mali

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 29, 2017

Lindsey Graham Damn Well Knew We Were In Niger. Here’s Why That Matters
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Lindsey Graham Damn Well Knew We Were In Niger. Here’s Why That Matters

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 25, 2017

How The Army Decimated Joseph Kony’s Messianic Death Cult Without Firing A Shot
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How The Army Decimated Joseph Kony’s Messianic Death Cult Without Firing A Shot

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 19, 2017

This Heartbreaking Video Captures What Everyone’s Missing Amid The Trump-Niger Controversy
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This Heartbreaking Video Captures What Everyone’s Missing Amid The Trump-Niger Controversy

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 19, 2017

Niger: The Quiet War On Terror Americans Rarely Hear About
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Niger: The Quiet War On Terror Americans Rarely Hear About

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

REPORT: 3 Green Berets Killed In Niger Ambush
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REPORT: 3 Green Berets Killed In Niger Ambush

By Brendan McGarry

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

3 US Military Veterans Reportedly Detained Trying To Enter War-Torn South Sudan
Africa

3 US Military Veterans Reportedly Detained Trying To Enter War-Torn South Sudan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 26, 2017

Navy SEAL Killed In Action In Somalia, 2 Others Wounded
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Navy SEAL Killed In Action In Somalia, 2 Others Wounded

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 5, 2017

Dozens Of US Troops Head To Mogadishu For The First Time Since ‘Black Hawk Down’
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Dozens Of US Troops Head To Mogadishu For The First Time Since ‘Black Hawk Down’

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 14, 2017

The US Is About To Ramp Up In Somalia Under This Marine General
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The US Is About To Ramp Up In Somalia Under This Marine General

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 5, 2017

Hunting Kony In Africa Might Be US Special Operators’ Toughest Mission Yet
Africa

Hunting Kony In Africa Might Be US Special Operators’ Toughest Mission Yet

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 8, 2017

US Strikes Kill 150 Al-Shabab Fighters Preparing To Attack American Troops
Africa

US Strikes Kill 150 Al-Shabab Fighters Preparing To Attack American Troops

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 8, 2016

6 things you probably never knew about ‘Black Hawk Down’
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6 things you probably never knew about ‘Black Hawk Down’

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 22, 2016

Eritrea Is The Worst Place In The World To Serve In The Military
Africa

Eritrea Is The Worst Place In The World To Serve In The Military

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

Here’s What It’s Liked To Be Snatched Up By Delta Force
Africa

Here’s What It’s Liked To Be Snatched Up By Delta Force

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Oct 10, 2014