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US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer
A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza
The White House, State Department and Pentagon had been weighing the merits of U.S. military airdrops of assistance for several months.
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan
Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.
Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying again
The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.
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We want to hear from troops who have served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan in recent years.
MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technology
The main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.
By Sarah Sicard
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuries
Troops have been attacked 170 times since October.
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon says
The U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base security
U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.
US takes out explosive-laden Houthi surface drones
The Defense Department said the drones were taken out in self-defense.
By Sarah Sicard