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French military kills senior Al Qaeda leader in Mali French military kills senior Al Qaeda leader in Mali

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/ Dec 2 2020

Tech & Tactics

5 Americans killed in military helicopter crash in Egypt 5 Americans killed in military helicopter crash in Egypt

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 2 2020

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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’ 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’

/ Oct 31 2020

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Russian mercenaries are now flying combat missions over Libya Russian mercenaries are now flying combat missions over Libya

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 11 2020

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He was born in a village in Sudan. It took joining the Army to find his home He was born in a village in Sudan. It took joining the Army to find his home

By Esther Bergdahl

/ Sep 8 2020

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Legendary Delta Force soldier Norm Hooten remembers the Battle of Mogadishu Legendary Delta Force soldier Norm Hooten remembers the Battle of Mogadishu

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 13 2020

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B-2 strike in Libya B-2 strike in Libya

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 4 2020

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US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo

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/ Jul 15 2020

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B-2 returns from Libya operation B-2 returns from Libya operation

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 15 2020

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Special Tactics Night Jump Special Tactics Night Jump

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 14 2020

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Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 18 2020

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Army withdraws promotion for colonel who was senior commander during 2017 Niger ambush Army withdraws promotion for colonel who was senior commander during 2017 Niger ambush

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 30 2020

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AFRICOM says Russia flew 14 MiG 29s and Su-24s to Libya AFRICOM says Russia flew 14 MiG 29s and Su-24s to Libya

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/ May 27 2020

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AFRICOM says Russia has deployed more fighter jets to Libya AFRICOM says Russia has deployed more fighter jets to Libya

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/ May 26 2020

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Nat’l Security Challenges & U.S. Military Activities in the Greater Middle East & Africa Nat’l Security Challenges & U.S. Military Activities in the Greater Middle East & Africa

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 11 2020

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AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike

/ Mar 8 2020

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AFRICOM claims it killed leader of deadly raid on US forces in Kenya AFRICOM claims it killed leader of deadly raid on US forces in Kenya

/ Feb 25 2020

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Pentagon identifies soldier who died in non-combat incident in Africa Pentagon identifies soldier who died in non-combat incident in Africa

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/ Feb 16 2020

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Sudan agrees to compensate families of USS Cole victims Sudan agrees to compensate families of USS Cole victims

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/ Feb 15 2020

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US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 14 2020

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AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 30 2020

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A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 29 2020

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Here’s how the deadly jihadist raid against US forces in Kenya went down Here’s how the deadly jihadist raid against US forces in Kenya went down

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 22 2020

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Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 14 2020

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Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 9 2020

Military Life

US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3 US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3

/ Jan 6 2020

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US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 5 2020

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Militant group attacks military base used by US and Kenyan forces Militant group attacks military base used by US and Kenyan forces

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/ Jan 5 2020

Tech & Tactics

The Pentagon is reportedly thinking about closing a $110 million drone base in Niger it just opened The Pentagon is reportedly thinking about closing a $110 million drone base in Niger it just opened

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/ Dec 24 2019

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2 years after the Niger ambush, the US reportedly plans on ramping up counterterrorism efforts in the region 2 years after the Niger ambush, the US reportedly plans on ramping up counterterrorism efforts in the region

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 22 2019

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The US claims Russian air defenses shot down a drone over Libya’s capital The US claims Russian air defenses shot down a drone over Libya’s capital

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/ Dec 7 2019

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SEAL and Marine Raider accused of murdering Green Beret to go on trial next year SEAL and Marine Raider accused of murdering Green Beret to go on trial next year

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 3 2019

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13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali 13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali

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/ Nov 26 2019

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The US is worried about growing Russian influence in Libya’s civil war The US is worried about growing Russian influence in Libya’s civil war

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 18 2019

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Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 30 2019

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The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack

/ Oct 4 2019

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Extremists attack US special forces base, EU military convoy in Somalia Extremists attack US special forces base, EU military convoy in Somalia

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/ Sep 30 2019

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Navy SEAL and Marine Raider could get life in prison if convicted of murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar Navy SEAL and Marine Raider could get life in prison if convicted of murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 20 2019

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How Army PsyOps ended the reign of Joseph Kony in Africa How Army PsyOps ended the reign of Joseph Kony in Africa

By Chris Capelluto

/ Aug 14 2019

Military Life

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 13 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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An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 25 2019

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Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 19 2019

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 9 2019

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Marine Raider gets 4 years for Green Beret’s hazing death in Mali Marine Raider gets 4 years for Green Beret’s hazing death in Mali

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 7 2019

Military Life

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 6 2019

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Two senior Army officers are reportedly still eligible for promotion after failings found during Niger attack Two senior Army officers are reportedly still eligible for promotion after failings found during Niger attack

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 6 2019

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Troops charged in death of Special Forces soldier reportedly planned to sexually assault him on camera Troops charged in death of Special Forces soldier reportedly planned to sexually assault him on camera

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 5 2019

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 4 2019

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Marine charged with Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar’s death to plead guilty to negligent homicide Marine charged with Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar’s death to plead guilty to negligent homicide

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 4 2019

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‘I am so very sorry that your family will now have to hurt in a similar way as I have,’ Green Beret’s widow tells Navy SEAL who helped kill her husband ‘I am so very sorry that your family will now have to hurt in a similar way as I have,’ Green Beret’s widow tells Navy SEAL who helped kill her husband

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 17 2019

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‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son ‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 16 2019

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Navy SEAL charged with murder of Green Beret reaches plea agreement with prosecutors Navy SEAL charged with murder of Green Beret reaches plea agreement with prosecutors

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 10 2019

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 9 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 10 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 7 2019

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Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 1 2019

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Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 26 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 12 2019

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Army reportedly dishes out delayed punishment to Green Beret over Niger ambush Army reportedly dishes out delayed punishment to Green Beret over Niger ambush

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 5 2019

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74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery 74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 17 2019

News

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 10 2019

Culture

21 US Military Operation Names In Africa, Ranked 21 US Military Operation Names In Africa, Ranked

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 12 2018