Senate approves Donovan as US Southern Command headMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan assumes the post as the Trump administration seeks to reassert U.S. military dominance in the Western Hemisphere.By Tanya Noury8 weeks ago
General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin AmericaRenewed interest in Latin America is likely to bring changes to U.S. Southern Command, Donovan acknowledged. By David Klepper, The Associated Press2 months ago
Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near VenezuelaMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
US launches operation to ‘eliminate’ ISIS fighters in Syria: HegsethA U.S. official said that the attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters.3 months ago
Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in SyriaBoth soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.By J.D. Simkins4 months ago
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: ReportsThe U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.4 months ago