Jeff Seldin

U.S. to Forge 2nd Coalition to Stop IS Growth in Africa
Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 06:24
U.S. officials are pushing a select group of allies to expand their sights beyond Iraq and Syria in the global effort to destroy the Islamic State (IS) terror group.
U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan Poised to Assume More Active Role
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 06:55
U.S. military officials insist Afghan forces are carrying the burden when it comes to securing and stabilizing the country, but there are questions as to whether U.S. special forces could soon be playing an increasingly active role.
Pentagon Taking Hard, Cautious Look at Iraq Assessment Reports
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 07:33
The Defense Department confirms it has received the written reports of U.S. teams sent to Iraq to assess the state of the country’s military and security situation. But officials caution it still could take some time before any decision is made on what should happen next.
Ethnic Violence, African Extremists Worry Pentagon Officials
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 07:19
Twenty years after close to one million people were slaughtered in the Rwandan genocide, U.S. military officials are confident that forces are better positioned to prevent a repeat of such mass slaughter. But, Washington is still concerned about security across the African continent.