Lawmakers announce legislation to restore office for Afghan relocation
The Enduring Welcome Act would restore a government office — closed last month by the Trump administration — that led Afghan relocation efforts
By Riley Ceder
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Contaminated air, water affect Navy training area in California
Raw sewage flowing from the Tijuana River into California trigger water advisories that disrupt Navy training, quietly undermining readiness.
By Bridget Reis
US, coalition form new advisory team to better train, assist Iraqi air force
A Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team has been established to strengthen Iraqi aviation capabilities in the fight against ISIS.
By Nicole Bauke
Doubts rise over effectiveness of bombing Afghan drug labs
A government watchdog agency is questioning the Defense Department’s drug lab bombing campaign against the Taliban financial network this winter.
By Kyle Rempfer
US begins reducing troops in Iraq after victory over ISIS
The U.S. has started to reduce the number of its troops in Iraq following Baghdad’s declaration of victory over the Islamic State group last year, an Iraqi government spokesman and Western contractors said Monday.
Not just for Hollywood anymore: SOCOM seeks long-range facial recognition, other next-gen tech
Facial recognition optics are among the new gadgets special operations forces may soon have in their kits during missions.
By Kyle Rempfer
Drugged and robbed Marine colonel being forced to retire
A military board has recommended a Marine colonel who was drugged and robbed in Bogota, Colombia, be forced to retire.
By Shawn Snow
Turkey sets sights on Syrian region where US forces operate
After crossing the border to attack Kurdish forces in Afrin, Syria, the Turkish military has started refocusing roughly 60 miles east, towards Manbij, where U.S. forces are known to operate.
By Kyle Rempfer
Marines firing Stinger missiles used in Kurdish propaganda against Turkey
Kurdish activists are posting photos of Marines firing stinger missiles amid Turkey’s current bombing campaign of Kurdish-held Afrin, Syria.
By Shawn Snow
Wanted: ‘Iron Man’ suits for special operations troops
U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking proposals for a Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, throughout 2018, according to a broad agency announcement posted in December.
By Kyle Rempfer
Will the Army pick a bullpup for its new rifle? Several gun makers have solutions if it does.
As Army leaders look to the service’s next standard issue rifle or carbine, a lot of options are on the table.
By Todd South
US airstrikes decimate nearly 150 ISIS militants
Precision airstrikes killed an estimated 145 to 150 Islamic State insurgents in the Syrian Middle Euphrates River Valley on Saturday, according to officials with Operation Inherent Resolve.
By Kyle Rempfer