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Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.
By Kyle Rempfer