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Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resources
The outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.
How this Marine saw ‘information warfare’ evolve across combat deployments
An "information war-fighting" tool the then-young lieutenant used on patrol in Iraq in the mid-2000s? Beanie Babies.
By Todd South
Army generals to be nominated to lead European Command, Special Operations Command: report
The heads of U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command and Joint Special Operations Command have been selected, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Russian jets intercepted on Marine F-35B deployment with UK
There were more intercept and escort missions against Russian jets operating near the carrier strike group than one Marine brigadier general had seen in his entire career.
By Philip Athey
XVIII Airborne Corps commander set to be next CENTCOM boss
Lt. Gen. Erik Kurilla has been nominated for the military's top Middle East job.
F/A-18 corrosion maintenance doesn’t consistently meet Navy and Marine Corps standards
The Department of the Navy requires the Navy and the Marine Corps to conduct F/A-18 inspections every 84 days to tackle issues related to corrosion. They aren't always getting done, and it's showing, according to the Defense Department Inspector General's Office.
By Diana Stancy
Frontline Photos: Oct. 3, 2021
Sailors fire M240s off the coast of Canada, the Golden Knights drop in on California, Marines arm an F-35B aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Fired Marine’s question about leader accountability should not be dismissed
But let’s not conflate Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller's story with the questions that he asked, which were not unreasonable, this retired Marine colonel writes.
By Andrew Milburn
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