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

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 5, 2019

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

Navy SEAL Accused Of War Crimes Will Be Arraigned Friday
Navy

Navy SEAL Accused Of War Crimes Will Be Arraigned Friday

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long
News

US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 3, 2019

Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory
Afghanistan

Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

ISIS Is Reportedly Biding Its Time Ahead Of A Bloody Iraqi Comeback
Iraq

ISIS Is Reportedly Biding Its Time Ahead Of A Bloody Iraqi Comeback

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Marine Commandant Says He Has ‘No Idea’ On Troop Withdrawal Specifics
Marine Corps

Marine Commandant Says He Has ‘No Idea’ On Troop Withdrawal Specifics

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

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

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

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

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

Progress! Taliban Calls Afghan Government ‘Kabul Administration’ Instead Of ‘Puppets’ For Once
Afghanistan

Progress! Taliban Calls Afghan Government ‘Kabul Administration’ Instead Of ‘Puppets’ For Once

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

Inherent Resolve Spokesman Apologizes For Sharing Tweet Mentioning ‘Terrorist Turkish Army Snipers’
Middle East

Inherent Resolve Spokesman Apologizes For Sharing Tweet Mentioning ‘Terrorist Turkish Army Snipers’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Iranian General Reportedly Shoots Himself In The Head While Cleaning Pistol
Iran

Iranian General Reportedly Shoots Himself In The Head While Cleaning Pistol

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan
Army

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 15, 2018

The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7′ In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7′ In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

Army Charges Green Beret With Murder For Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker In 2010
Army

Army Charges Green Beret With Murder For Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker In 2010

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin
Air Force

‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

Russian Mapping Service Reveals Secretive Military Bases Across The Middle East
Middle East

Russian Mapping Service Reveals Secretive Military Bases Across The Middle East

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 12, 2018

Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan
Army

Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

Like The Energizer Bunny, The Fight Against ISIS And The Taliban Keeps Going, And Going, And Going
Afghanistan

Like The Energizer Bunny, The Fight Against ISIS And The Taliban Keeps Going, And Going, And Going

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

Senate Confirms New 5th Fleet Commander To Replace Admiral Who Died In Bahrain
Navy

Senate Confirms New 5th Fleet Commander To Replace Admiral Who Died In Bahrain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 7, 2018

General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals
Afghanistan

General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 6, 2018

CENTCOM Nominee Admits Afghan Military Would Collapse If US Left
Afghanistan

CENTCOM Nominee Admits Afghan Military Would Collapse If US Left

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

Once Described As On Its ‘Back Foot,’ Taliban Number Around 60,000, General Says
Afghanistan

Once Described As On Its ‘Back Foot,’ Taliban Number Around 60,000, General Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

3 Executives Indicted On ‘Massive Fraud’ Connected To Nearly $9 Billion Afghan Supply Contract
Afghanistan

3 Executives Indicted On ‘Massive Fraud’ Connected To Nearly $9 Billion Afghan Supply Contract

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

5th Fleet Commander Found Dead In Bahrain Home
Navy

5th Fleet Commander Found Dead In Bahrain Home

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 2, 2018

The US Dropped More Bombs On Afghanistan In 2018 Than Any Year In Over A Decade
Afghanistan

The US Dropped More Bombs On Afghanistan In 2018 Than Any Year In Over A Decade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 2, 2018

Iran Is Sending Its New Homegrown ‘Stealth’ Destroyer To Tangle With The US
Iran

Iran Is Sending Its New Homegrown ‘Stealth’ Destroyer To Tangle With The US

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 1, 2018

DoD Confirms Air Force Combat Controller, 2 Green Berets Died In Afghan IED Blast
Air Force

DoD Confirms Air Force Combat Controller, 2 Green Berets Died In Afghan IED Blast

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

Trump Reportedly Wants To Withdraw All US Troops From Afghanistan By The Next Presidential Election
Afghanistan

Trump Reportedly Wants To Withdraw All US Troops From Afghanistan By The Next Presidential Election

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

US Military Says It Can’t Take Out Remaining ISIS Fighters Because They’re Hiding In Tunnels
Middle East

US Military Says It Can’t Take Out Remaining ISIS Fighters Because They’re Hiding In Tunnels

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 28, 2018

US Troops In Syria Have Engaged Russian Forces In Combat More Than Once, Ambassador Says
Middle East

US Troops In Syria Have Engaged Russian Forces In Combat More Than Once, Ambassador Says

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

DoD Says Fallen Army Ranger Was ‘Likely’ Shot By Friendly Fire
Army

DoD Says Fallen Army Ranger Was ‘Likely’ Shot By Friendly Fire

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

3 US Troops Killed By IED In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

3 US Troops Killed By IED In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

The Real Reason Why The Top US General In Afghanistan Carried An M4 Carbine
Afghanistan

The Real Reason Why The Top US General In Afghanistan Carried An M4 Carbine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

DoD Identifies US Army Ranger Killed In Afghanistan Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Army

DoD Identifies US Army Ranger Killed In Afghanistan Over Thanksgiving Weekend

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 25, 2018

Lawyer For SEAL Officer In War Crimes Case Argues Gag Order Prevents Him From Defending His Client
Navy

Lawyer For SEAL Officer In War Crimes Case Argues Gag Order Prevents Him From Defending His Client

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 21, 2018

Army Plans To Charge Green Beret For Alleged Murder Of Taliban Bomb-Maker, Attorney Says
Army

Army Plans To Charge Green Beret For Alleged Murder Of Taliban Bomb-Maker, Attorney Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Video, Leaked Documents Cast Doubt On Navy SEAL Allegedly Stabbing ISIS Fighter
Navy

EXCLUSIVE: Video, Leaked Documents Cast Doubt On Navy SEAL Allegedly Stabbing ISIS Fighter

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

‘There’s No Doubt It’s Going To A Court-Martial,’ Says Lawyer For SEAL Accused Of War Crimes
Navy

‘There’s No Doubt It’s Going To A Court-Martial,’ Says Lawyer For SEAL Accused Of War Crimes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 17, 2018

‘I Got Him With My Hunting Knife’: SEAL Allegedly Texted Photo Cradling ISIS Fighter’s Head
Navy

‘I Got Him With My Hunting Knife’: SEAL Allegedly Texted Photo Cradling ISIS Fighter’s Head

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 15, 2018

REVEALED: Here Is The Charge Sheet For The Navy SEAL Accused Of War Crimes In Mosul
Navy

REVEALED: Here Is The Charge Sheet For The Navy SEAL Accused Of War Crimes In Mosul

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 15, 2018

Marine Veteran Austin Tice Is Still Alive After Years Of Captivity, US Official Says
Marine Corps

Marine Veteran Austin Tice Is Still Alive After Years Of Captivity, US Official Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2018

The Latest American Casualty In Afghanistan Left Behind A Powerful Message On Democracy
Afghanistan

The Latest American Casualty In Afghanistan Left Behind A Powerful Message On Democracy

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 4, 2018

The Taliban Says The Infamous ‘Gitmo 5’ Are Joining Afghan Peace Negotiations
Afghanistan

The Taliban Says The Infamous ‘Gitmo 5’ Are Joining Afghan Peace Negotiations

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

Air Force Helicopter Crashed After Flying Into Power Lines In Iraq
Air Force

Air Force Helicopter Crashed After Flying Into Power Lines In Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

Reporter To Dunford: ‘2010 Called’ About Your Afghan Strategy
Afghanistan

Reporter To Dunford: ‘2010 Called’ About Your Afghan Strategy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 27, 2018

The US General Wounded During The Kandahar Insider Attack Has Been Evacuated To Walter Reed
Army

The US General Wounded During The Kandahar Insider Attack Has Been Evacuated To Walter Reed

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 25, 2018

An American General Was Wounded During The Insider Attack In Kandahar
Army

An American General Was Wounded During The Insider Attack In Kandahar

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 21, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Navy SEAL Accused Of Stabbing Wounded ISIS Fighter To Death Has A Court Date
Navy

EXCLUSIVE: Navy SEAL Accused Of Stabbing Wounded ISIS Fighter To Death Has A Court Date

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 20, 2018

The Biggest Equalizer In The Military Is A Piss Tube In The Middle Of The Iraqi Desert
Opinion

The Biggest Equalizer In The Military Is A Piss Tube In The Middle Of The Iraqi Desert

By Luke Flowers

Posted on Oct 19, 2018

Top American General In Afghanistan Survives Insider Attack That Wiped Out Senior Afghan Officials
Army

Top American General In Afghanistan Survives Insider Attack That Wiped Out Senior Afghan Officials

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 18, 2018

Iran’s Extended Ballistic Missile Range Is A Shot Across The Bow To The US Navy
Navy

Iran’s Extended Ballistic Missile Range Is A Shot Across The Bow To The US Navy

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 18, 2018

Ex-US Special Ops Were Reportedly Hired To Assassinate Yemeni Political Figures
Middle East

Ex-US Special Ops Were Reportedly Hired To Assassinate Yemeni Political Figures

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

Don’t Look Now But Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Is Quoting 2Pac Rap Lyrics
Entertainment

Don’t Look Now But Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Is Quoting 2Pac Rap Lyrics

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

The F-22 Conducted Its First-Ever ‘Combat Surge’ In The Skies Above Syria
Air Force

The F-22 Conducted Its First-Ever ‘Combat Surge’ In The Skies Above Syria

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2018

We’ve All Deceived Ourselves About Why We’re Fighting In Afghanistan
Opinion

We’ve All Deceived Ourselves About Why We’re Fighting In Afghanistan

By Mike Martin

Posted on Oct 11, 2018

Congressman: End The War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Congressman: End The War In Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 8, 2018

CENTCOM Commander: Erik Prince’s Plan For Afghanistan Isn’t Happening
Afghanistan

CENTCOM Commander: Erik Prince’s Plan For Afghanistan Isn’t Happening

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 4, 2018

The F-35 ‘Combat Debut’ In Afghanistan Consisted Of 2 Bombs Destroying A Weapons Cache
Afghanistan

The F-35 ‘Combat Debut’ In Afghanistan Consisted Of 2 Bombs Destroying A Weapons Cache

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 28, 2018

Erik Prince Thinks He Can Turn Around The War In Afghanistan With 6 Months And 3,600 Men
Afghanistan

Erik Prince Thinks He Can Turn Around The War In Afghanistan With 6 Months And 3,600 Men

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 27, 2018

Mattis Chats With An Iraqi Who Wanted To Kill Him — And Who Also Wants A Visa
Marine Corps

Mattis Chats With An Iraqi Who Wanted To Kill Him — And Who Also Wants A Visa

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Sep 27, 2018