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 months ago
Top Trump officials accidentally shared war plans with mediaHegseth reportedly assured chat participants that “we are currently clean on OPSEC” despite the accidental inclusion of a journalist.By Leo Shane III4 months 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.4 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, AP6 months ago
College students charged in ‘Catch a Predator’ style ambush on soldierSix Massachusetts students are accused of assaulting a soldier after luring him to campus as part of a TikTok trend.By Todd South6 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 Robertson7 months ago