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Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
By Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters
Internal review reveals US airstrike killed two civilians in Somalia
The finding was not properly reported to higher headquarters, AFRICOM said, and it is only coming out now after an internal review.
By Kyle Rempfer
US-led coalition: 1,257 civilians killed in airstrikes against ISIS
The U.S.-led coalition says more than 1,250 civilians were killed in 34,038 airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria during a more than four-year period.
Two US troops have been killed in Afghanistan
Two U.S. service members were killed while conducting an operation Friday in Afghanistan, U.S. military officials said in a short press release this morning.
By Kyle Rempfer
Human rights group accuses AFRICOM commanders of war crimes, calls for investigation
AFRICOM officials deny any civilians have been killed in more than 100 airstrikes conducted since 2017.
By Todd South
6 crucial job search tips — from vets, for vets
Here are some tips to help you make it through the job-search process without losing your mind, courtesy of five veterans who have been there.
By Natalie Gross
Navy leader in charge of housing resigns
Phyllis L. Bayer's resignation comes at a time of mounting complaints about black mold and other poor conditions in privatized housing at military bases.
By Carl Prine
Trump ends some types of civilian casualty reporting
The executive order, does, however, leave in place 2018 defense bill requirements that the military report on its civilian casualties
2018 was the deadliest year for Afghan civilians since the UN started keeping track
More civilians were killed in Afghanistan last year than in any of the previous nine years of the increasingly bloody conflict, according to a U.N. report released Sunday, which blamed the spike in deaths on increased suicide bombings by the Islamic State group and stepped up aerial attacks by U.S.-led coalition forces.
It turns out the demand for surplus Army 1911 handguns outstrips supply (by a lot)
The program also sells surplus rifle, the majority of which are .30 caliber M1 Garands.
By Todd South