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Two-star general, Green Berets punished for deadly Niger ambush that killed 4 US soldiers

The military has reportedly punished six troops for their roles in the October 2017 Niger ambush that resulted in the deaths of four Americans and four Nigerien soldiers.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Pentagon releases extended video of ambush on US-Nigerien forces

The Pentagon released an extended video Thursday of its re-creation of the Niger attack last October that took the lives of four US service members, revealing new details about the soldiers’ final minutes.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

MISFIRE: DoD shouldn’t have waited so long to approve danger pay for troops in Niger

The Defense Department on March 8 announced that troops deployed to Niger, Mali and northern Cameroon qualify to receive imminent danger pay/hostile fire pay, retroactive to June 7, 2017.

By Military Times Editors

5 years ago

Senators still seeking answers on soldier who went missing in Niger

Lawmakers received their first briefing on Oct. 26 on the deadly ambush on U.S. forces in Africa, but questions remain.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Top US general: Americans deserve answers about Niger attack

The American people and the fallen soldiers’ families deserve answers about the deadly ambush in the African nation of Niger, the top U.S. general said Monday.

6 years ago

Donors flood charity drive for fallen soldier, but bring questions about money's use

Families of troops killed on overseas deployments are already eligible for a host of financial support benefits, including college tuition for surviving children.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago