US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from NigerThe head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."By Jen Judson5 weeks ago
Alabama lawmaker blames ‘far-left’ politics for SPACECOM HQ decisionThe Pentagon said in its own July 31 statement the move “ensures peak readiness” across the space enterprise.By Courtney Albon12 months ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris15 months ago
Air Force’s new rescue helicopter notches first saves in AfricaHH-60W Jolly Green II crews saved the lives of two foreign troops on a December rescue mission in the Horn of Africa.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
US military hits al-Shabab extremists in SomaliaThe U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.21 months ago
US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attackThe U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.By Zamone Perez21 months ago