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Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 25 2019

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What withdrawal? US moving ‘some mechanized forces’ into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, Esper says What withdrawal? US moving ‘some mechanized forces’ into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, Esper says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 25 2019

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Defense Secretary casually brushes off fact that over 100 ISIS fighters are now on the loose Defense Secretary casually brushes off fact that over 100 ISIS fighters are now on the loose

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 23 2019

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There’s a problem with this Trump tweet on the Kurds in Syria, and it ain’t ‘Mark Esperanto’ There’s a problem with this Trump tweet on the Kurds in Syria, and it ain’t ‘Mark Esperanto’

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 20 2019

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Shells are still falling in Syria despite a five-day ceasefire agreement with Turkey Shells are still falling in Syria despite a five-day ceasefire agreement with Turkey

/ Oct 18 2019

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US and Turkey agree on temporary cease fire to allow Kurdish fighters to withdraw from northeast Syria US and Turkey agree on temporary cease fire to allow Kurdish fighters to withdraw from northeast Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2019

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US bombs its own ammo dump in Syria as most troops beat a hasty retreat from the country US bombs its own ammo dump in Syria as most troops beat a hasty retreat from the country

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 16 2019

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As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 15 2019

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Russia-backed Syrian forces enter Kurdish-held region amid US retreat Russia-backed Syrian forces enter Kurdish-held region amid US retreat

/ Oct 14 2019

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Most US troops leaving Syria as Turkish invasion pushes further into Kurdish territory Most US troops leaving Syria as Turkish invasion pushes further into Kurdish territory

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 13 2019

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Mattis warns of ISIS comeback in wake of Trump pullout in Syria Mattis warns of ISIS comeback in wake of Trump pullout in Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 12 2019

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Pentagon says Turkey fired artillery within ‘few hundred meters’ of US troops in Syria Pentagon says Turkey fired artillery within ‘few hundred meters’ of US troops in Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 11 2019

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Dozens reported killed and tens of thousands flee as Turkey pushes into Syria Dozens reported killed and tens of thousands flee as Turkey pushes into Syria

/ Oct 10 2019

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII

/ Oct 9 2019

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Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 9 2019

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Trump announces the US is leaving its Kurdish allies in Syria at the mercy of Turkey Trump announces the US is leaving its Kurdish allies in Syria at the mercy of Turkey

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 7 2019

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Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 21 2019

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Desert Shield Part II: Pentagon sending US troops to Saudi Arabia Desert Shield Part II: Pentagon sending US troops to Saudi Arabia

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 20 2019

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Air Force civilian dies in non-combat incident in Qatar Air Force civilian dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 20 2019

These ‘kamikaze’ drones are believed to be the culprits of the attacks on 2 Saudi oil fields. Here’s what we know about them These ‘kamikaze’ drones are believed to be the culprits of the attacks on 2 Saudi oil fields. Here’s what we know about them

/ Sep 15 2019

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Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza is dead, White House says Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza is dead, White House says

/ Sep 14 2019

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American citizen charged with joining ISIS as a sniper American citizen charged with joining ISIS as a sniper

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 4 2019

US military drone shot down over Yemen US military drone shot down over Yemen

/ Aug 21 2019

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Pentagon identifies Army reservist who died in non-combat incident in Saudi Arabia Pentagon identifies Army reservist who died in non-combat incident in Saudi Arabia

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 19 2019

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ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 15 2019

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Trump pulled critical US personnel out of Syria and Iraq. Now ISIS is making a bloody comeback Trump pulled critical US personnel out of Syria and Iraq. Now ISIS is making a bloody comeback

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 6 2019

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The Navy’s mission to escort US ships in the Strait of Hormuz sounds more intense than it really is The Navy’s mission to escort US ships in the Strait of Hormuz sounds more intense than it really is

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 31 2019

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Navy declares missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dead Navy declares missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2019

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The Delta Force soldier who died during a 2018 raid in Syria was actually killed by friendly fire The Delta Force soldier who died during a 2018 raid in Syria was actually killed by friendly fire

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 29 2019

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British SAS soldier who died in Syria was killed by friendly ‘accidental detonation,’ not IED like Pentagon initially claimed British SAS soldier who died in Syria was killed by friendly ‘accidental detonation,’ not IED like Pentagon initially claimed

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 28 2019

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Watch Egyptian soldiers perform bizarre feats of strength in a batsht insane sizzle reel Watch Egyptian soldiers perform bizarre feats of strength in a batsht insane sizzle reel

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 28 2019

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Navy identifies missing sailor who reportedly went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln Navy identifies missing sailor who reportedly went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 22 2019

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Pentagon identifies soldier who died in Kuwait Pentagon identifies soldier who died in Kuwait

/ Jul 20 2019

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my AI-powered ‘Spice’ bombs If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my AI-powered ‘Spice’ bombs

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 18 2019

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As the US sends 1,000 more troops to Middle East, the Pentagon is a rudderless ship caught in a storm As the US sends 1,000 more troops to Middle East, the Pentagon is a rudderless ship caught in a storm

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 17 2019

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Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 12 2019

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Pentagon sending more forces to the Middle East in response to Iran loading missiles onto boats Pentagon sending more forces to the Middle East in response to Iran loading missiles onto boats

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 10 2019

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No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 6 2019

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US service member dies in fourth non-combat fatality in 2 weeks US service member dies in fourth non-combat fatality in 2 weeks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 29 2019

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Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 22 2019

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US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 25 2019

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ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 22 2019

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The battle for the last ISIS enclave is edging toward its end The battle for the last ISIS enclave is edging toward its end

/ Mar 20 2019

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Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 16 2019

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CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 7 2019

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 27 2019

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What withdrawal? Hundreds of US troops to remain in Syria What withdrawal? Hundreds of US troops to remain in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 22 2019

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Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest fg idea I’ve ever heard’ Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest fg idea I’ve ever heard’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 20 2019

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The US military is reportedly withdrawing all forces from Syria by the end of April The US military is reportedly withdrawing all forces from Syria by the end of April

/ Feb 8 2019

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Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 6 2019

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Soldier In Serious Condition Following Syria Bombing That Killed 4 Others Soldier In Serious Condition Following Syria Bombing That Killed 4 Others

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 22 2019

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Suicide Bomber Rams Joint US-Kurdish Convoy In Syria Suicide Bomber Rams Joint US-Kurdish Convoy In Syria

/ Jan 21 2019

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Israel To Iran: Too Close For Missiles, I’m Switching To Tweets Israel To Iran: Too Close For Missiles, I’m Switching To Tweets

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 21 2019

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ISIS Suicide Bomber Kills 4 Americans In Syria ISIS Suicide Bomber Kills 4 Americans In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 16 2019

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ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 11 2019

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Kurds Say They Captured A 16-Year-Old American ISIS Fighter Kurds Say They Captured A 16-Year-Old American ISIS Fighter

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 10 2019

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Kurdish Forces Reportedly Capture 2 American-Born ISIS Fighters In Syria Kurdish Forces Reportedly Capture 2 American-Born ISIS Fighters In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 6 2019

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How The US Went From ‘Rapid Withdrawal’ To ‘No Timeline’ In Syria How The US Went From ‘Rapid Withdrawal’ To ‘No Timeline’ In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 4 2019

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The Pentagon’s Own Airstrike Data Doesn’t Show Any ISIS ‘Defeat’ Whatsoever The Pentagon’s Own Airstrike Data Doesn’t Show Any ISIS ‘Defeat’ Whatsoever

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 4 2019

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Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 23 2018

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The Top US Envoy To The Anti-ISIS Coalition Just Quit Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal The Top US Envoy To The Anti-ISIS Coalition Just Quit Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 22 2018

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On Syria Withdrawal, Trump Reportedly Ignored Mattis For The Umpteenth Time On Syria Withdrawal, Trump Reportedly Ignored Mattis For The Umpteenth Time

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 20 2018

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Kurds Discuss Releasing 3,200 ISIS Prisoners After Trump Threatens Pullout From Syria Kurds Discuss Releasing 3,200 ISIS Prisoners After Trump Threatens Pullout From Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 20 2018

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The Pentagon Is Reportedly Preparing To Withdraw All US Troops From Syria The Pentagon Is Reportedly Preparing To Withdraw All US Troops From Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 19 2018