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US to send Ukraine $300 million in military aid
This is the 37th package of Pentagon stocks to go to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
White House: US has capacity to evacuate remaining Americans
The U.S. does not currently plan to have an ongoing embassy presence after the final U.S. troop withdrawal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Two minor injuries in latest rocket attack on Iraqi al-Asad airbase housing US personnel
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria against facilities housing U.S. personnel.
By Howard Altman
US military denies American troops in Syria were attacked
Hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed in northeastern Syria, working with the Syrian Democratic Forces to fight against the Islamic State group.
No injuries in rocket attack on US troops in Syria
Operation Inherent Resolve confirmed a multi-rocket attack Monday on U.S. forces in eastern Syria, where roughly 900 American troops are deployed.
Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing US troops, no one hurt
There was no significant damage, officials said.
Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting American troops
A single rocket struck Monday close to Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. troops. No injuries were reported, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said.
Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America's enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
4 rockets hit Iraqi air base housing US contractors, no casualties
The incident was the latest in a string of attacks in recent weeks in Iraq that have targeted mostly installations that house Americans.
Presidents refusing advice of generals is nothing new — and often benefits America
President Biden was right to end the Afghanistan War and withdraw our troops, regardless of the advice of generals, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Col. (ret.) Daniel L. Davis