Survivors, Family Members of USS Cole Bombing Find Justice in Killing of Al-Qaida Terrorist For victims of the 2000 attack in Aden, Yemen, the drone strike that killed al-Zawahiri meant his crime was never forgotten.
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Won't Be Handed Out to Everyone Anymore Starting Sept. 11, 2022, a service member must have worked directly for a counterterrorism operation for at least 30 days to...
Billions Spent on Overseas Counterterrorism Would Be Better Spent by Involving Ex-Terrorists My research shows that international aid does not stop terrorists from carrying out violent acts.
How the Flying Fireman's Son Keeps His Memory Alive After 9/11 This Special Forces vet gave all on 9/11. Now his son serves, too.
'I Helped Destroy People' Movie to Explore Mistakes in the War on Terror The movie is based on the true story of FBI agent Terry Albury.
Push to Send US Troops Back to Somalia Coming from Senate Several senators want to send U.S. troops back to fight al-Shabaab, about 16 months after former President Trump pulled them...
Troops Reprimanded After Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack on Kenya Base The U.S. base and an adjacent airfield were more vulnerable due to a culture of complacency among forces deployed there, the...
Lone Suicide Bomber with 'Disturbing Lethality' Carried Out Kabul Airport Attack, US Military Says Investigators determined that the attack was "not preventable" in spite of indications of threats to the airport beforehand.
ISIS Leader Detonated Suicide Bomb Killing Family as Troops Closed In, US Military Says U.S. troops had surrounded the building and were calling on the ISIS leader and civilians inside to surrender, according to...
Gitmo 20 Years Later: A 'Legal Black Hole' with Biden Shutdown Push Blocked by Congress Newly appointed Brig. Gen. Michael Lehnert built the first detention facility in the war on terror at Naval Station...
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.