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Appeals court sets aside SEAL’s sentence in Green Beret’s hazing death
Now, he’ll likely receive a rehearing that could change the outcome of his case.
Lawyer: Marine played minor role in soldier's hazing death
Madera-Rodriguez is the only one of the four accused men to plead not guilty.
French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander
French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida’s North Africa affiliate.
By Baba Ahmed
How US troops survived a little-known al-Qaeda raid in Mali two years ago
The assault included rockets, mortars, car bombs and roughly 30 militants disguised in Malian Army and UN peacekeeper uniforms.
By Kyle Rempfer
Trial dates moved for SEAL, Marine Raider charged in Green Beret death
The two remaining defendants faces life in prison if convicted on murder charge.
By Todd South
Expect Congress to block Africa troop cuts, says defense panel chairman
The upcoming 2021 defense policy bill will likely restrict the Pentagon from reducing its footprint in Africa, says the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
By Joe Gould
West African leaders warn it would be a ‘mistake’ to cut back US troops in Africa
U.S. Africa Command says that there are approximately 6,000 Department of Defense personnel in Africa, but those numbers could go down following a review the Pentagon is executing to reexamine U.S. troop presence in multiple areas of operations.
By Diana Stancy
US offering $5 million bounty for attackers responsible for deadly Niger ambush that killed 4 soldiers
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is also offering a $5 million reward for information or location of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the leader of the ISIS offshoot known as the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara.
By Shawn Snow
Marine Raider who earned Silver Star for heroism during Mali hotel attack now on Capitol Hill
Marine Raider Master Sgt. Jarad Stout was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions in rescuing hostages during the 2015 terrorist attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali.
By Shawn Snow
Navy SEAL pleads guilty in strangulation death of Green Beret in Africa
The SEAL has agreed to testify against three other co-defendants charged in the death.
By Todd South
Leaked documents provide details about Green Beret’s death involving Navy SEALs and Marine Raiders
One SEAL and one Raider are negotiating plea deals in the case.
By Todd South