20 years later, the Marine Corps can still learn from Fallujah
History provides lessons for the next urban fight, but it may be much worse.
By Todd South
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US airstrikes in Syria kill 37 militants tied to ISIS, al-Qaida
U.S. Central Command said it struck Syria on Tuesday, targeting a senior militant from the al-Qaida-linked Hurras al-Deen group and eight others.
Defense tries to cast doubt on case against Benghazi suspect
Government witnesses in the trial of Ahmed Abu Khattala testified Tuesday in graphic detail about the bloody attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, while defense attorneys worked to raise doubt that the defendant masterminded the 2012 strikes that killed four Americans.
By Deb Riechmann
Bodyguard gives harrowing account of Benghazi attack
The alleged mastermind of the 2012 attacks on a U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, despises America and when his hatred “boiled over,” he organized the strike that killed four Americans, including ambassador Chris Stevens, a government prosecutor told the jury on Monday.
By Deb Riechmann
ISIS warns Muslims to avoid public places in Europe, America, and Russia
The message warns Muslims to avoid these public places because “these places are targets of the soldiers of the caliphate,” the message reads.
By Shawn Snow
ISIS releases Baghdadi audio as the group crumbles in Iraq and Syria
If confirmed, it would be the first message from the reclusive leader since November 2016.
By Shawn Snow
US drone strikes ISIS in Libya
U.S. forces on Friday conducted six airstrikes against an ISIS desert camp 150 miles outside the Libyan city of Sirte, according to U.S. Africa Command.
By Shawn Snow
Joint camo pattern? Just a rumor, says chairman's top enlisted adviser
Each war-fighting domain is different, and distinct uniforms create pride.
By Charlsy Panzino
Al-Qaida propaganda outlet posts ‘wanted dead or alive’ poster of Trump
A pro al-Qaida media propaganda outlet released a statement on Tuesday lambasting President Trump over his recent decision to increase troops in Afghanistan.
By Shawn Snow
American commandos face complicated mission in Mali
U.S. forces face a task fraught with complications stemming from Mali’s complex political atmosphere, which features a plethora of extremist groups, terrorist organizations and sophisticated weaponry.
By Shawn Snow
Qatar diplomatic crisis engulfs a major US military base
Qatar’s emir is persona non grata to four U.S.-allied Arab states that accuse his wealthy Gulf nation of sponsoring extremists, but he recently received a warm welcome at the sprawling military base his troops share with thousands of American soldiers.
US ops against al-Shabab in Somalia heat up
U.S. forces in Somalia conducted three precision airstrikes against al-Shabab on Wednesday, killing six terrorists.
By Shawn Snow