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Michelle Black
Opinion

How I learned my Green Beret husband was killed in the Niger ambush

By Michelle Black

Posted on May 31, 2021

logan melgar
Army

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator sentenced to 10 years over killing of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 24, 2021

logan melgar
Army

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator to plead guilty to killing Army Green Beret in Mali

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

Three militants killed in New Year’s Day airstrikes on al-Shabaab compounds in Somalia
Africa

Three militants killed in New Year’s Day airstrikes on al-Shabaab compounds in Somalia

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 3, 2021

US troops leaving Somalia for elsewhere in East Africa, AFRICOM chief says
Africa

US troops leaving Somalia for elsewhere in East Africa, AFRICOM chief says

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 20, 2020

The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa
Air Force

The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 18, 2020

Trump is pulling most US troops out of Somalia
Africa

Trump is pulling most US troops out of Somalia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2020

Army identifies five soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash in Egypt
Army

Army identifies five soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash in Egypt

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

5 Americans killed in military helicopter crash in Egypt
Helicopters

5 Americans killed in military helicopter crash in Egypt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 12, 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’
Navy

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

Posted on Oct 31, 2020

Russian mercenaries are now flying combat missions over Libya
Russia

Russian mercenaries are now flying combat missions over Libya

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 12, 2020

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

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

By Esther Bergdahl

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 30, 2020

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

AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 9, 2020

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

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

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 25, 2020

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

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 30, 2020

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 22, 2020

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

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

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 6, 2020

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 22, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 3, 2019

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 19, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

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

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

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 20, 2019

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 25, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 9, 2019

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 7, 2019

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

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

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

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

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

By Paul Szoldra

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

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

‘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
Army

‘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

Posted on May 17, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 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
Africa

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
Africa

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 7, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash
Army

Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

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

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

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

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

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
Africa

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 10, 2019

21 US Military Operation Names In Africa, Ranked
Humor

21 US Military Operation Names In Africa, Ranked

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 13, 2018

The Pentagon Scapegoated Junior Officers For The Niger Ambush. Then Mattis Got Involved
United States

The Pentagon Scapegoated Junior Officers For The Niger Ambush. Then Mattis Got Involved

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 9, 2018

Navy Releases Charge Sheets For SEALs, Marines Charged With Killing A Green Beret
Army

Navy Releases Charge Sheets For SEALs, Marines Charged With Killing A Green Beret

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 16, 2018

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

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
Army

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
Marine Corps

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 15, 2018

Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya
Air Force

Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

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

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
Army

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
Army

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2018