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Pentagon takes budget cuts ‘seriously’ ahead of congressional battles
Defense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.
AFRICOM’s chief warned Mali about the Wagner Group. It didn’t work.
America’s top commander for Africa said Thursday he personally urged Mali’s ruling military junta not to invite in Russian mercenaries the Wagner Group before it did just that.
By Joe Gould
US troops ‘commuting’ to Somalia is inefficient and risky, top Africa general says
The defense secretary is weighing whether to send troops back to Somalia.
US strikes al-Shabab in lead up to Russia’s war on Ukraine
Troops under U.S. Africa Command conducted an air strike in Somalia against al-Shabab terrorists Feb. 22.
AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire amid regional tensions
Flintlock 2022 will be taking place Feb. 15-28 in Cote d'Ivoire.
‘Hand of Russia’ visible in African coups says AFRICOM boss
"I think I have received reports of Russian involvement at least in Sudan in the not too distant past," AFRICOM Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend said.
US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack
The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.
New in 2022: Marine Corps Reserve looks to stay steady
What exactly those reserve Marines will be doing remains in a sort of wait-and-see mode for now.
By Todd South