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5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq base
Five of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Air Force unit exploring uses for small drones in Mideast
Small drones could help the Air Force map unexplored areas and disrupt enemy operations.
US airstrikes in Somalia increased in 2022, killing more than 100
The number of airstrikes conducted by the United States represents an uptick over the previous year, but far from the record highs in 2019 and 2018.
By Zamone Perez
Rescue crews honored for response to Iranian ballistic missile attack
“These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said.
Military operations killed more than 600 ISIS fighters in 2022
A high number of deaths were recorded while defending a prison holding hundreds of thousands of ISIS fighters.
By Zamone Perez
Cyber to be featured for first time at US military exercise in Africa
“Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.”
US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup
The creation of a task force focused on drones and other off-the-shelf battlefield technology at Al-Udeid Air Base shows the U.S. is in Qatar to stay.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Terrorist group announces ISIS leader killed in battle
Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had assumed command earlier this year after his predecessor died in a February U.S. raid.
By Bassem Mroue
Ex-contractor pleads guilty in forklift death of Air Force doctor
An ex-military contractor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday for accidentally killing an Air Force medical doctor with a forklift.
US military hits al-Shabab extremists in Somalia
The U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.
US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attack
The U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.
By Zamone Perez