US Airstrikes Hit Decade-Long High Amid Peace Efforts in Afghanistan
U.S. fighters, bombers, attack aircraft and drones released 7,362 weapons over Afghanistan in 2018.
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US Says Airstrike Kills 24 Al-Shabab Extremists in Somalia
The airstrike was carried out near an extremist camp near Shebeeley in the Hiran region north of the capital, Mogadishu.
Israel Says it Hit Iranian Military Sites in Syria; 11 Dead
Targets included munition storage facilities, an intelligence site and a military training camp.
US Airstrike in Somalia Kills 52 al-Shabab Extremists
The airstrike was in response to an attack against Somali forces by a "large group" of al-Shabab extremists.
US Airstrikes to Continue in Syria Against ISIS Despite Announced Withdrawal
In addition to U.S. and coalition strikes, Iraqi fighter aircraft have also attacked ISIS targets inside Syria recently.
The Hidden Toll of American Drones in Yemen: Civilian Deaths
In an examination of drone strikes this year alone, AP found that at least 30 of the dead likely did not belong to al-Qaida.
Saudi Coalition in Yemen, Under Pressure, Ends US Refueling
The announcement appeared aimed at suggesting that the Saudi government was behind the decision.
Somalia Says al-Shabab Official Killed; Follows US Airstrike
The U.S. has carried out over two dozen such airstrikes this year against the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab.
Coalition Airstrike Targets Mosque Used by Islamic State
The strike took place Thursday when the mosque was being used by ISIS to coordinate attacks on coalition forces.
Combat Debut: Marines' F-35B Strikes Taliban Target in Afghanistan
The U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B made its combat debut this week, conducting its first strike in Afghanistan.
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A Navy Ship Sailed to Hawaii and Back With No One on Board
When the Navy christened the Sea Hunter in 2016, officials said it could change the nature of U.S. maritime operations.
Coast Guard Officer Accused of Terrorist Plot Targeting Media, Lawmakers
A Coast Guard lieutenant is accused of plans to "murder innocent civilians on a scale rarely seen in this country."
Navy Won’t Resurrect Decommissioned Ships for 355-Fleet Buildup, Admiral Says
Inactive frigates, destroyers and other mothballed vessels won't be making their way back to the fleet, Navy leaders decided.