Lax Security Left US Troops Unprepared for Deadly Terror Attack in Kenya, General Says The militant group al-Shabaab killed a soldier and two defense contractors in the attack.
Esper Won't Rule Out Troop Drawdown in Africa as France Urges Troops to Stay Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he is sticking to a plan that could draw down U.S. forces in Africa.
The Case for Pulling US Troops Out of Africa The Pentagon should block out the noise and proceed with its plans to cut the bloat from AFRICOM.
US Military Response Force Arrives in Kenya After Terrorist Attack Between 50 and 100 U.S. troops with the East Africa Response Force (EARF) were deployed to Manda Bay.
US Service Member, DoD Contractors Killed in Kenya al-Shabaab Attack Two other U.S. military members were wounded.
US Begins Drone Operations Out of New Niger Air Base U.S. Africa Command officials said they are conducting surveillance and reconnaissance flights from Agadez, Niger.
Russia's MiG to Offer New 4th Gen-Plus Fighter to African Nations Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG intends to make its MiG-35 fourth-plus generation fighter available to African nations.
Russian Bombers to Land in South Africa During Unprecedented Deployment Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers and support aircraft are expected to touch down in South Africa this week.
US Service Member Injured in Terror Attack on Somali Military Base A U.S. service member was injured in a pair of targeted attacks by a terror group in Somalia this week.
Special Forces Team Mechanic Killed in Niger Awarded Silver Star Sgt. La David Johnson is credited with displaying gallantry in action and killing several enemy fighters.
Watchdog Finds 50% Increase in VA Medical Center Jobs with 'Severe' Shortages This year, Veterans Health Administration facilities reported 4,434 severe occupational staffing shortages in jobs ranging...
4 Out of 5 US Troops Surveyed Understand the Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into...
National Guard Rehearsed Show of Force Against Immigration Raid Protesters, General Testifies National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force...
San Diego Espionage Trial Begins for Sailor Accused of Spying for His Native China Jinchao “Patrick” Wei, 25, is accused of seven counts of conspiracy, espionage and charges related to unlawfully sending...
Trump and Putin Will Meet at an Alaska Military Base Long Used to Counter Russia The base created by merging Elmendorf Air Force Base and Army Fort Richardson in 2010 has played a key strategic role in...