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US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions
The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.
By Tara Copp, AP
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
US, Jordan drop second round of aid into Gaza
The latest U.S.-Jordanian air drop into the Gaza Strip Tuesday included 36,800 meals, according to the Pentagon.
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take time
As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.
Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza
The White House, State Department and Pentagon had been weighing the merits of U.S. military airdrops of assistance for several months.
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan
Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights
The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
By Jen Judson
Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying again
The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.
Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancer
Concussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.
MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technology
The main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.
By Sarah Sicard