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Baghdad's Green Zone, a Barometer of War and Peace
Baghdad's Green Zone has been a barometer for tension and conflict in Iraq for nearly two decades.
Rocket Attack Hits Near US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone
No one claimed responsibility for the attack.
Syrian Troops Capture 5 Villages in Last Rebel Stronghold
Syrian troops have been advancing on the rebels for nearly two weeks under the cover of Syrian and Russian airstrikes.
Monitors: US-Led Coalition Killed 1,600 Civilians in Raqqa
The U.S.-led coalition said that 1,257 civilians were killed in airstrikes against ISIS over four years in Syria and Iraq.
US-Backed Fighters Launch Final Push to Defeat ISIS in Syria
U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian forces have launched a final push to defeat the Islamic State group.
ISIS Fights to Hang On a Year After Defeat in Iraq
Cornered in the desert near the Iraqi border -- with nowhere to run -- the ISIS militants are putting up a fierce fight.
US Coalition Targets ISIS Figure Involved in Killing Former Army Ranger
The U.S.-led coalition has targeted a member of the Islamic State group involved in the killing of American Peter Kassig.
Syria Says Military Freed 19 Hostages Held by ISIS since July
Syrian troops have liberated 19 women and children hostages held by the Islamic State group since July.
US, Turkey Begin Patrols Around Northern Syrian Town
Turkish and U.S. troops on Thursday began jointly patrolling areas around the northern Syrian town of Manbij.
Syria Says US-Led Strike Hits Troops in East, US Denies
Iraqi Shiite forces and Syria accused the United States on Monday of targeting their troops inside Syria with an airstrike.
Israel Blamed for Missile Strike in Syria; 14 Reported Dead
Russia and the Syrian military blamed Israel for a missile attack Monday on a Syrian air base that reportedly killed 14.
Violence Rages in Syria as UN Calls to Stop 'Hell on Earth'
Syrian forces launched an offensive on an eastern Damascus suburb despite a U.N. resolution demanding a 30-day cease-fire.
Fighting Rages Amid Turkish Push in Kurdish Enclave in Syria
Intense fighting flared Monday as Turkish troops and their allies advanced on a Kurdish enclave in northwestern Syria.
UN Approves Sending Monitors to Aleppo as Evacuations Resume
The Security Council approved the deployment of U.N. monitors to Aleppo as the evacuation of fighters and civilians resumed.
Russian Airstrikes Take Toll among Syrian Civilians
The month-old Russian bombardment has killed more civilians than it has Islamic State militants, according to an activist gro...
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Major Power Shift Underway at Pentagon as Army Leaders Step Up
Trump's tweet that Army Secretary Esper will take over as acting Pentagon chief could mean a altered power landscape.
In First, Air Force Flies Hypersonic Missile Prototype on B-52 Bomber
The weapon, known as ARRW (pronounced "Arrow"), flew on a B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base.
Shanahan Steps Down as Acting Defense Secretary After Reports of FBI Investigation
Army Secretary Mark Esper will become acting SecDef, President Donald Trump tweeted.
His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point
Leadership "contributed" to Brandon Caserta's decision to take his own life, an investigation found.
Iran Doesn't Believe US Will Respond to an Attack, General Says
Selva's comments come one day after the Pentagon ordered 1,000 more troops to the region as tensio continue to rise.
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Russia displays its Ansat light helicopter alongside the rhythmic gymnastics team of Tatarstan.
France’s Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jet flies as one of the only military fixed-wing aerobatic displays here at the.
France’s Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jet flies as one of the only military fixed-wing aerobatic displays here at the.
Turkish Aerospace Industries unveiled its mock up concept for its own fifth-gen fighter known as TF-X at Paris Air.
Army News
Border Patrol: Military Has Contributed to 100,000 Apprehensions on Border
U.S. service members have helped apprehend more than 100,000 illegal immigrants, the U.S. Border Patrol's chief says.
Canadian Paratrooper Killed, Two US Soldiers Hurt During Parachute Jumps
A Canadian paratrooper was killed and three allied service members were injured during a training exercise in Bulgaria.
Specially Adapted Housing Program Must Expand to Meet Disabled Vets' Needs
When service members are injured in training or wounded on the battlefield, they often face unique challenges in recovering.
Navy News
Medic Testifies That He, Not Eddie Gallagher, Was Responsible for Militant's Death
A medic testifying in the trial of SEAL Edward Gallagher has shockingly testified that he is the one who killed the militant.
Navy Drone Shot Down 21 Miles from Iranian Coast, General Says
Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella described the shoot-down of a U.S. surveillance drone as a "dangerous and escalatory attack."
Navy Commands Begin to Roll Out Custom Patches for Camouflage Uniforms
Commands and units have the option of wearing an embroidered shoulder patch on the Navy Working Uniform Type II and III.
Air Force News
Border Patrol Rescues 17 Migrants Lost on Yuma Bombing Range
Border Patrol agents say 17 migrants have been rescued after they crossed into a military bombing range in Arizona.
Did F-35 Testing for Extreme Weather Conditions Fall Short?
A recent news report shows that weather conditions have some effect on the Pentagon's stealthy fifth-gen fighter.
Airman Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Another Airman, Stealing His PlayStation
On Wednesday, a military judge found Airman 1st Class Jordan Hickman guilty of sexual assault and larceny.
Marine Corps News
Marine 1-Star Fires Back After He's Accused of Devaluing Women, Humiliating Staff
The DoD's inspector general investigated Cooling following a complaint from the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Marine 1-Star Demeaned Women and Berated Staff, Investigation Finds
Brig. Gen. Norman Cooling served as top legislative assistance to the commandant of the Marine Corps.
Investigation Still Open in Death of Marine Shot at Beaufort Air Station
No charges have been publicly announced more than nine weeks after a Marine was shot and killed.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Stages Massive Rescue Exercise in Waters Off Washington, DC
The scheduled training exercise was badly needed preparation for an all-too plausible emergency near the nation's capital.
Seattle Will Be Home Port for New Class of Icebreakers
The first of the new class of vessels is projected to be delivered from the VT Halter Marine shipyard in Mississippi by 2024.
Hoax 'Mayday' Distress Caller Vexes Coast Guard in Maryland
The caller is recorded saying they are "going down with the ship" and "mayday, mayday, mayday," along with profanities.