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Why Ukraine’s spring offensive still hasn’t begun
Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.
By Tara Copp, AP
Syria’s Kurds stand to lose all gains from US pullout near Turkish border
Syria's Kurds accused the U.S. of turning its back on its allies and risking gains made in the fight against the Islamic State group as American troops began pulling back on Monday from positions in northeastern Syria ahead of an expected Turkish assault.
This could be the Corps’ next grenade
The grenade is modular, so a Marine can increase or decrease explosive power by adding grenade bodies.
By Shawn Snow
Turkish president vows Syria operation if US falls short in safe zone
Turkey’s president threatened Saturday to launch a unilateral offensive into northeastern Syria if plans to establish a so-called safe zone along Turkey’s border fail to meet his expectations, including a demand that Turkish soldiers control the corridor.
Turkey says its Syria offensive against Kurdish fighters doesn’t hinge on US pullout
Turkey’s foreign minister says a planned Turkish military offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria doesn’t depend on whether the United States withdraws its troops from the region.
US-backed troops take Yemen port area with ground assault, airstrikes
A renewed coalition offensive has seen dozens of fighters have been killed and hundreds wounded on both sides.
Right up to Armistice Day, US clout in WWI kept increasing
On the final morning of World War I, U.S. Gen. John J. Pershing was not eager to stop fighting. After all, if one nation had momentum after the first global war’s four years of unprecedented slaughter, it was the United States.
The 300th Marine is bestowed Medal of Honor, for ‘unmatched bravery' in Hue City
Sgt. Maj. John Canley originally was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroics at the infamous battle of Hue City.
By Shawn Snow
Navy veteran walking to honor those lost in 1983 Beirut bombing
The deadly terrorist attack killed 241 servicemen, including 220 Marines, 18 sailors and three Army soldiers
By Larry Hobbs, The Brunswick News via AP
50 years later, Marine gunny to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Hue City heroics
Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will be awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 17.
By Shawn Snow