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US forces kill ISIS’s second in command in Iraq strike US forces kill ISIS’s second in command in Iraq strike

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 15, 2025

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Sgt. Robert B. Brown from Fayetteville, N.C. with Regimental Combat Team 6, Combat Camera Unit watches over the civilian Fire Fighters at the burn pit as smoke and flames rise into the night sky behind him on May 25th, 2007. Camp Fallujah has its own civilian run Fire Department to assist the Marines and Soldiers during a fire or emergency. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Samuel D. Corum)(RELEASED)(RELEASED)

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Senate rejects PACT Act protections, sending ‘signal’ that benefits could be cut, vet group says Senate rejects PACT Act protections, sending ‘signal’ that benefits could be cut, vet group says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 21, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion take a break during training at Eglin Range, Fla., May 22, 2018. The 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Operations Support Joint Office coordinates two-week training programs for U.S. Army, Navy and Marine special operations forces that provides live-fire ranges and familiarizes them with Air Force Special Operations Command assets to ensure global readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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Drinking conviction against 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ overturned, ending yearslong case Drinking conviction against 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ overturned, ending yearslong case

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 1, 2025

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National Guard soldier dies in Iraq in ‘non-combat’ incident National Guard soldier dies in Iraq in ‘non-combat’ incident

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 30, 2024

UH-60 crews rehearsed emergency patient movements in Germany from Feb. 22-25 in preparation for Defender Europe 21. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham.

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With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’

Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’ Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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Top ISIS commanders in Iraq killed in raid that left 7 Americans injured Top ISIS commanders in Iraq killed in raid that left 7 Americans injured

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 14, 2024

EOD teams upend training for threats from IEDs on the ground to drones in the air

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EOD teams upend training for threats from IEDs on the ground to drones in the air EOD teams upend training for threats from IEDs on the ground to drones in the air

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 16, 2024

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Commanding general in Iraq and Syria goes ‘Between Two T-Walls’ with Task & Purpose Commanding general in Iraq and Syria goes ‘Between Two T-Walls’ with Task & Purpose

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 320nd Field Artillery Battery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, react to a drone swarm attack during Exercise Combined Resolve 24-2 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany, May 29, 2024. Combined Resolve 24-2 is a key U.S. Army multi-domain interoperability exercise in Europe and a major investment in the cohesion of the NATO alliance and the overall readiness of allies and partners to work together in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson)

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Soldiers created their own drone attack simulator ahead of Middle East deployment Soldiers created their own drone attack simulator ahead of Middle East deployment

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 8, 2024

Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found

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Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 2, 2024

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Rockets fired at US base in Syria from Iraq Rockets fired at US base in Syria from Iraq

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers

Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later

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1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later 1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says

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U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

Soldier earns ‘Ace of Syria’ nickname after downing 6 drones

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Soldier earns ‘Ace of Syria’ nickname after downing 6 drones Soldier earns ‘Ace of Syria’ nickname after downing 6 drones

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 2, 2024