Military Operations
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 07:20
Seven weeks after their frenetic retreat from Ramadi, Iraqi security forces are preparing to mount a counteroffensive in the coming weeks to try to reclaim the pivotal western Iraqi city from the Islamic State, American and Iraqi officials say.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 06:58
In a new National Military Strategy, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns the Pentagon to reorganize its global footprint to combat prolonged battles of terrorism and proxy wars.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 06:55
Syria's main Kurdish party warned Turkey on Wednesday that any military intervention would threaten international peace and said the country's main Kurdish militia is ready to face any "aggression."
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 06:56
Static, fortified bases cede the initiative to the enemy. Unconventional and light is the better approach—even if it carries a higher degree of tactical risk.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 05:57
Protesters in the northern Afghan province of Parwan blocked the main highway there on Monday after American forces raided the village of a local strongman and blew up a weapons depot belonging to him.
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 07:04
The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed El Salvador June 27 after completing a nine-day mission stop in support of Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15).
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 06:57
The Turkish military is not enthusiastic and Washington may have its doubts, but President Erdogan appears determined to set up a buffer zone.
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 07:26
The Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) team embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) in El Salvador after transiting the Panama Canal, June 17.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 06:14
The combat mission in Afghanistan may technically be over, but the Air Force still flies missions every day in support of the roughly 9,800 U.S. troops who remain in the country.
Friday, June 12, 2015 - 06:41
The U.S. has spent more than $2.74 billion — or roughly $9.1 million per day — in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).