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US military to treat wounded Ukrainian troops at Landstuhl hospital
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center can take up to 18 Ukrainian troops at a time under recently approved Pentagon guidance.
Esper says US military not withdrawing from AFRICOM
“But I had the opportunity to tell, again, to mention again that the U.S. support is critical to our operations and that its reduction would severely limit our effectiveness against terrorists.”
Allies worry as US ponders cutting military forces in Africa
As extremist violence grows across Africa, the United States is considering reducing its military presence on the continent, a move that worries its international partners who are working to strengthen the fight in the tumultuous Sahel region.
‘Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,’ four-star general says
The general helming U.S. Africa Command pushed back against allegations that he was killed in an attack in Manda Bay, Kenya.
By Kyle Rempfer
Would Trump drive NATO exit? Congress works on roadblocks.
Amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s intentions toward NATO, Congress is taking bipartisan action to stop him from withdrawing from the alliance.
By Joe Gould
Countering lies with truth: Battling terrorist propaganda in East Africa
Terrorist organizations often spread disinformation and falsities as propaganda to bolster their destructive cause and to aid recruiting efforts.
By Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos
Competing and winning in Africa, a vast theater of opportunity
U.S. investment and its small U.S. defense footprint is making a difference in Africa, but the field is changing and competition is fierce.
By Col. Chris Karns
New head of AFRICOM visits Somalia as pressure on al-Shabab increases
Townsend met with the Somali prime minister, and with the U.S. forces training Somali units fighting the violent terrorist group Al Shabab.
Why this US general says Russian Wagner mercenaries in Africa ‘concern me greatly’
The incoming head of U.S. Africa Command has dealt with Russian mercenaries before during his time in Syria, and is planning to look into their operations on the African continent in his new role.
By Kyle Rempfer
Commentary: The missing link to preparing for military operations in megacities and dense urban areas
But how do you train for operating in a megacity with over 10 million residents like Seoul, Mumbai or Lagos?
By Claudia ElDib and John Spencer
Air Force identifies airman found dead in off-base home
Air Force and local officials do not suspect foul play, but the investigation is still ongoing.
By Nicole Bauke