As reports of drug use, violence and other misconduct have multiplied, the head of Special Operations Command said recent episodes “threaten the trust placed in us.”
Author: ERIC SCHMITT
Pentagon Ends Review of Deadly Niger Ambush, Again Blaming Junior Officers
Military leaders have struggled over how to apportion blame over the deaths of four American soldiers amid family members’ demands to hold more senior officers accountable.
More Than Patriotism on Their Sleeves: Military Patches Sport Trump Likeness
A flap over politically themed patches worn by some American troops during President Trump’s visit of a warship in Japan has forced the Navy to review its policies.
U.S. Officials Say Iran Has Removed Missile Threat From Some Boats
Missiles have been unloaded from at least two small boats in Iranian waters, a move that American officials said could help defuse a brewing confrontation.
Russia’s Military Mission Creep Advances to a New Front: Africa
In an influence campaign that is worrying the Pentagon, Russia’s weapons sales, military training programs and security agreements are growing across Africa.
U.S. Troops Leaving Syria, but Some May Stay Longer Than Expected
Hundreds of the 2,000 American troops in Syria are leaving, but new plans will pause the withdrawal before reaching the 400-troop level President Trump approved.
Where Terrorism Is Rising in Africa and the U.S. Is Leaving
Hundreds of American commandos and other troops are leaving West Africa even as terrorist attacks intensify and spread across the continent.
Trump Seeks to Reassure Allies on ISIS Fight as Syria Withdrawal Looms
“We will be working with you for many years to come,” the president told international diplomats, acknowledging that ISIS would be a threat even after the last slivers of its territory were reclaimed.
Navy Completes Inquiry Into Strangling Death of Army Green Beret in Mali
The results of the yearlong investigation, which were not made public, were sent to an admiral who will decide whether charges will be brought.
Fight Against Last Vestige of ISIS in Syria Stalls, to Dismay of U.S.
The American-backed offensive has encountered unanticipated problems, and the terrorist group remains potent around the world.