US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troopsThe departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan3 weeks ago
‘Warfare’ directors talk filmmaking process, capturing combat realismDirectors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland discuss everything that went into creating one of the most realistic depictions of combat ever made.By J.D. Simkins4 weeks ago
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq saysAl-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.8 weeks ago
Museum exhibit controversy reignites airman’s Medal of Honor disputeA museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients is set to open later this month, but the project is already dogged amid an apparent snub to one airman.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
US troops need to stay in Syria to counter ISIS, Pentagon chief saysU.S forces are still needed in Syria to prevent ISIS from reconstituting as a major threat following Assad's ouster, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.By Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon saysThe surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.By Noah Robertson5 months ago