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Two US troops assaulted in Turkey by anti-American youth group
The U.S. Embassy confirmed the incident, saying troops on board the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship Wasp were “now safe.”
Eight US troops injured in attack on base in Syria
Injured troops were treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation, according to the Pentagon.
Iranian proxies attack US base in Iraq for the first time in months
No U.S. injuries were reported in Tuesday's attack on al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, the Pentagon said. But it's the first such attack since April.
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOM
The Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.
By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell
A US carrier has repelled Houthi attacks for months. Will it hold up?
The Pentagon is wrestling over when the Eisenhower and its strike group should return home. And if they do return — what can replace them?
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Defense Innovation Unit seeks systems to counter Red Sea drone attacks
The program, dubbed Counter NEXT, aims to quickly test counter UAS prototypes and field them on naval vessels around the globe.
Excerpt: ‘Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War’
Marty Skovlund Jr. and Joe Kent detail the journey of Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, a special operations trailblazer killed in Syria.
By Marty Skovlund Jr. and Joe Kent
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer
A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage
A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press