The US Attempts a New Military Deal with Niger in a Last Ditch Effort to Stay The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, said Washington was actively...
The US Is Losing Access to Its Bases in Niger − Here's Why That's a Big Deal The United States was forced to stop its military operations in March 2024 in Niger – a landlocked, western African country...
All the Military Vehicles in 'Black Hawk Down' Helicopters stole the show, but ground vehicles helped save the day.
Russian Military Trainers Arrive in Niger as Relations Deteriorate with the US State television in Niger on Thursday broadcast footage of Russian military trainers arriving in the country aboard a plane...
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Though Rwanda Has Come a Long Way Since the 1994 Genocide, Scars of the Past Still Haunt the Nation Delegations from around the world will gather in the capital of Kigali as Rwanda holds somber commemorations of the 1994...
Shanahan Launches New Investigation into Deadly 2017 Niger Ambush The Oct. 4, 2017, incident left four U.S. soldiers dead.
2 COs Reportedly Eligible for Promotion Even Though 4 Soldiers Died on Their Watch U.S. Africa Command's investigation into the incident found serious problems with how their team was trained.
As Conflict Worsens in Eastern Congo, 2 Armed Groups Pledge to Respect Civilians Congo, Africa's second-largest country, has seen a recent upsurge in insecurity.
US Weighing Options in Africa After Niger Junta Orders Departure from Key Counterterrorism Base The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country — a key base for...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...