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Lawmakers say DoD undercounts civilian casualties
The Pentagon says fewer than two dozen civilians were killed in overseas anti-terrorism operations last year, but a pair of lawmakers doesn’t believe them.
By Joe Gould
Latest "US airstrikes" stories
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US jets strike Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to ongoing drone, rocket attacks
In response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed militias, President Joe Biden ordered U.S. airstrikes against them in Iraq and Syria.
By Howard Altman
US keeps air power pressure on Taliban despite peace process
The high strike figures do not bode well for American hopes that the Afghan Air Force can sustain air power against the Taliban and other militants as American troops seek to exit the 18-year long conflict.
By Shawn Snow
Combined strikes against ISIS up nearly 150 percent. Here’s why.
The Operation Inherent Resolve mission to defeat the Islamic State has picked up the tempo this month.
By Kyle Rempfer
Airstrike in Libya kills high-ranking al-Qaida commander
An airstrike in Ubari, Libya, has killed two al Qaeda members, one of whom was Musa Abu Dawud, a high-ranking commander for the terror group.
By Kyle Rempfer