Head of SpecOps Command: Decision on Women in Combat Imminent The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said today that his recommendation on women serving in direct-action combat...
US Troops Guide Airstrikes for Kurds in Major Iraq Offensive U.S. troops were moving with a mostly Kurdish force and guiding airstrikes in an offensive to retake the Sinjar region of...
First Female Marines Apply to MARSOC The Marine Corps' special operations command has had its first female applicants.
First Female Marine Headed to MARSOC Selection A Marine staff sergeant will be the first woman to participate in MARSOC assessment and selection in August.
US Scrambles Fighters After Syrian Aircraft Bombed Near SpecOps Forces The U.S.scrambled warplanes against Syrian aircraft that bombed in the vicinity of American special operations forces.
SEAL Killed Fighting ISIS Among Operators to Receive Medal Upgrade SecNav Ray Mabus delivered 17 prestigious upgrades awards for current and former members of Navy special operations commands.
US Special Ops Moving Quickly to Arm Kurds in Syria The U.S. is moving quickly to get new small arms and mortars to the YPG despite outrage in Turkey.
Army Helo Pilot Flew for 5 Hours Despite Being Shot During ISIS Raid Michael Siler piloted an MH-60L DAPS on a mission deep inside enemy territory during a classified nighttime mission in July...
2-Hour Air Support Delay in Niger Ambush That Killed 4 Troops: Dunford Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford said Monday that about two hours passed before air support arrived in the Niger...
Special Forces at Risk to Insider Threat in Iraq Special Forces teams have finished sizing up the Iraqi military and now await decisions on possibly moving into an advisory...
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.
