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Secret US base in Somalia is getting some ‘emergency runway repairs’

The new runway repairs appear to be stepping up the capabilities of the airfield at Camp Baledogle, and could be the harbinger of an expanding U.S. foot print in Somalia.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

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

5 years ago