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Report: US soldier fought to end after ambush in Niger
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson died in a hail of gunfire, hit as many as 18 times as he took cover in thick brush, fighting to the end after fleeing militants who had just killed three comrades in an October ambush in Niger, The Associated Press has learned.
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Mattis warns of unsafe Russian military flights over Syria
It’s not clear if recent close calls by Russian aircraft over Syria have been deliberate or just sloppy flying, Mattis said.
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US Africa Command leader orders new probe into Somalia raid
The head of U.S. Africa Command has asked for an additional investigation into whether civilians were killed during a deadly August raid in Somalia involving American and Somali forces.
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Mattis seeks more cooperation with Pakistan on terror fight
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis pressed top Pakistani leaders Monday to “redouble” efforts to go after insurgents operating in safe havens, the Pentagon said, underscoring a long frustration with Islamabad over Taliban-linked militants that freely cross the border to conduct attacks against the U.S. and allies in Afghanistan.
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Mattis signals military shift in Syria to reflect ISIS defeat
The U.S. military is shifting its stance in Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday, as the program to arm the Kurdish opposition comes to a close and is replaced by increased support to local police and security forces.
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Army now forgiving of past marijuana use to attract recruits
Smoked pot? Want to go to war? No problem.
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US official: Niger OKs armed drones for takeoff from its capital
A U.S. official says the Pentagon has received permission from the government of Niger to begin flying armed drones from the capital, Niamey.
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Women get chance to ‘one-up’ the men in mixed infantry units
The young Army infantry recruits lined up in full combat gear, guns at the ready. At the signal, a soldier in front kicked in the door and they burst into the room, swiveling to check around the walls for threats.
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Army acknowledges failures to report crime data to FBI
The Army’s top general said Wednesday his service has failed in a “significant amount” of cases to alert the FBI to soldiers’ criminal history.
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NATO boosts support to Afghanistan war; Falls short of goal
After months of lobbying NATO allies to increase their troop contributions and support to the war in Afghanistan, the alliance came up short Thursday, meeting a bit more than 90 percent of the military requirements mapped out by commanders, according to NATO officials.
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Report: US soldier fought to end after ambush in Niger
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson died in a hail of gunfire, hit as many as 18 times as he took cover in thick brush, fighting to the end after fleeing militants who had just killed three comrades in an October ambush in Niger, The Associated Press has learned.
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Mattis warns of unsafe Russian military flights over Syria
It’s not clear if recent close calls by Russian aircraft over Syria have been deliberate or just sloppy flying, Mattis said.
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US Africa Command leader orders new probe into Somalia raid
The head of U.S. Africa Command has asked for an additional investigation into whether civilians were killed during a deadly August raid in Somalia involving American and Somali forces.
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Mattis seeks more cooperation with Pakistan on terror fight
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis pressed top Pakistani leaders Monday to “redouble” efforts to go after insurgents operating in safe havens, the Pentagon said, underscoring a long frustration with Islamabad over Taliban-linked militants that freely cross the border to conduct attacks against the U.S. and allies in Afghanistan.
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Mattis signals military shift in Syria to reflect ISIS defeat
The U.S. military is shifting its stance in Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday, as the program to arm the Kurdish opposition comes to a close and is replaced by increased support to local police and security forces.
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Army now forgiving of past marijuana use to attract recruits
Smoked pot? Want to go to war? No problem.
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US official: Niger OKs armed drones for takeoff from its capital
A U.S. official says the Pentagon has received permission from the government of Niger to begin flying armed drones from the capital, Niamey.
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Women get chance to ‘one-up’ the men in mixed infantry units
The young Army infantry recruits lined up in full combat gear, guns at the ready. At the signal, a soldier in front kicked in the door and they burst into the room, swiveling to check around the walls for threats.
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Army acknowledges failures to report crime data to FBI
The Army’s top general said Wednesday his service has failed in a “significant amount” of cases to alert the FBI to soldiers’ criminal history.
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NATO boosts support to Afghanistan war; Falls short of goal
After months of lobbying NATO allies to increase their troop contributions and support to the war in Afghanistan, the alliance came up short Thursday, meeting a bit more than 90 percent of the military requirements mapped out by commanders, according to NATO officials.
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Report: US soldier fought to end after ambush in Niger
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson died in a hail of gunfire, hit as many as 18 times as he took cover in thick brush, fighting to the end after fleeing militants who had just killed three comrades in an October ambush in Niger, The Associated Press has learned.
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Mattis warns of unsafe Russian military flights over Syria
It’s not clear if recent close calls by Russian aircraft over Syria have been deliberate or just sloppy flying, Mattis said.
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US Africa Command leader orders new probe into Somalia raid
The head of U.S. Africa Command has asked for an additional investigation into whether civilians were killed during a deadly August raid in Somalia involving American and Somali forces.
-
Mattis seeks more cooperation with Pakistan on terror fight
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis pressed top Pakistani leaders Monday to “redouble” efforts to go after insurgents operating in safe havens, the Pentagon said, underscoring a long frustration with Islamabad over Taliban-linked militants that freely cross the border to conduct attacks against the U.S. and allies in Afghanistan.
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Mattis signals military shift in Syria to reflect ISIS defeat
The U.S. military is shifting its stance in Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday, as the program to arm the Kurdish opposition comes to a close and is replaced by increased support to local police and security forces.
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Army now forgiving of past marijuana use to attract recruits
Smoked pot? Want to go to war? No problem.
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US official: Niger OKs armed drones for takeoff from its capital
A U.S. official says the Pentagon has received permission from the government of Niger to begin flying armed drones from the capital, Niamey.
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Women get chance to ‘one-up’ the men in mixed infantry units
The young Army infantry recruits lined up in full combat gear, guns at the ready. At the signal, a soldier in front kicked in the door and they burst into the room, swiveling to check around the walls for threats.
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Army acknowledges failures to report crime data to FBI
The Army’s top general said Wednesday his service has failed in a “significant amount” of cases to alert the FBI to soldiers’ criminal history.
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NATO boosts support to Afghanistan war; Falls short of goal
After months of lobbying NATO allies to increase their troop contributions and support to the war in Afghanistan, the alliance came up short Thursday, meeting a bit more than 90 percent of the military requirements mapped out by commanders, according to NATO officials.
