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Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place
Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.
Gunships, artillery retaliate after 3 US troops hurt in Syria attacks
AH-64 Apache helicopters, AC-130 gunships and M777 artillery hit back against the purported militants.
By Zamone Perez
No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says
The Defense Department has restricted the anti-ISIS campaign medal as well.
By Davis Winkie
US military changes explanation of attack on base in Syria
It is now believed the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base.
Attack in east Syria injures 2 US-led coalition members
The attack was the first to hit the base in Syria’s Deir el-Zour province since January.
Essex Amphibious Ready Group, 11th MEU return to San Diego following deployment
The amphibious ready group supported Operation Freedom Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.
By Diana Stancy
More Russian forces mass near border, but still not ready to attack: Ukraine
“The likelihood of more substantive escalation on the Ukrainian boarders as for today is viewed as low,” according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
By Howard Altman and Susan Fraser
Special ops task force in Middle East restructured for ‘broad, regional’ ISIS fight
The new task force, called Special Operations Joint Task Force-Levant, was stood up quietly on July 1.
By Howard Altman