‘This was surgical’: The tactics behind the Maduro mission
The entire mission hinged on a narrow break in Venezuela’s weather. When that window opened, the U.S. military moved fast.
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Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
Cuba has acknowledged the deaths of 32 Cubans in the American military operation that ousted Venezuela's leader over the weekend.
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. forces had rehearsed their maneuvers for months, learning everything about Maduro.
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Trump said a few U.S. personnel were injured and a helicopter was "hit pretty hard" in the operation, but he believed no one was killed.
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been captured
It was not known if there were any deaths or injuries on either side or if more actions lay ahead. Trump said the strikes were carried out “successfully.”
This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the Pacific
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US Air Force eyes autonomous Northrop Grumman drone for CCA program
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Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in LA, other cities
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ROTC students are helping the military defend against AI deepfakes
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