Stars and Stripes

Monday, October 6, 2014 - 05:26
The number of U.S. troops deploying to West Africa to confront the Ebola crisis has been doubled, as safety procedures are being put in place to protect American troops from the disease, the Pentagon said Friday.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 22:41
Sitting in a Mexican jail, cut off from the post-traumatic-stress-disorder therapy that prompted his move from Florida to California, Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi “was more anxious than usual” today, said his mother Jill Tahmooressi.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 06:20
The U.N. mission to combat Ebola is opening its headquarters in Ghana, where it will coordinate aid for the West African crisis.
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 07:02
The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group is growing, with dozens of countries among its ranks. The coalition is contributing a wide range of efforts, from carrying out airstrikes to providing military assistance and humanitarian aid.
Friday, September 19, 2014 - 06:17
It’s just an exercise. But for these up-and-coming Ukrainian officers and hundreds of active-duty troops, this year’s U.S. Army Europe-led Rapid Trident has added meaning, given the war that has raged in Ukraine’s east between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists.
Friday, September 19, 2014 - 05:52
Nigerian troops celebrated victory against Islamic extremists in which scores of militants were killed near the strategic northeast city of Maiduguri.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 13:38
Spain on Wednesday said it will send Patriot missile batteries and 130 soldiers to Turkey as NATO mulls extending the deployment of missile defenses near the Syrian border.
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 07:25
U.S. Africa Command’s plan to train Libyan military forces is on hold given escalating clashes among rival militias that the country’s U.N. ambassador warned Wednesday could plunge the country into civil war.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 06:24
Two large multinational exercises will kick off this week amid fears about a resurgent Russia, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 07:05
More than three years after killing Osama bin Laden and claiming that the core of al-Qaida had been decimated, the Obama administration is waging a protracted war with his disciples across north and sub-Saharan Africa.

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