Latest from Thomas Gibbons-Neff
U.S. military closes outpost in southeastern Syria, ceding territory to Iranian proxies
The base is roughly 40 miles from a key border crossing with Jordan and Iraq.
- Sep 19, 2017
In wake of airstrike, U.S. military moves to establish closer communication with Russian forces in Syria
Russia has denied taking part in the strike, despite a U.S. statement Saturday that specifically indicated Russian aircraft participated in the bombing.
- Sep 17, 2017
U.S., NATO still trying to map out Afghanistan strategy
The delay is the byproduct of the American commander’s vision for the war and the alliance's ability to provide the troops required to make it a reality, according to a U.S. official.
- Sep 16, 2017
U.S. official: Exposed gas line appears to have caused fire that engulfed Marine armored vehicle
The vehicle pulled off road and appears to have clipped a gas line.
- Sep 15, 2017
One Special Forces soldier killed, seven injured during demolition training
It is just the latest accident in a deadly summer for the U.S. military.
- Sep 14, 2017
Why did one of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced subs return to port with a pirate flag?
The Jolly Roger's presence on the conning tower of submarines goes back to 1914.
- Sep 13, 2017
As Hurricane Irma heads toward Florida, U.S. military launches amphibious relief efforts in the Caribbean
Five U.S. ships are headed to the Caribbean.
- Sep 8, 2017
An old American rifle gains prominence in Islamic State propaganda footage
The rifle has been in use with the U.S. military since the 1950s.
- Sep 7, 2017
3,500 more U.S. troops headed to Afghanistan, officials say
The Pentagon is expected to make an official announcement about the troop increase in the coming days.
- Sep 6, 2017
An old Marine firebase gets new use in once-again expanding Afghan war
The base was named Fiddler's Green.
- Sep 6, 2017