US Airstrikes to Set Conditions for Iraqi Push to Retake Mosul U.S. and coalition aircraft continued airstrikes in Syria and Iraq Monday, focusing on setting conditions for retaking Mosul.
The 'Beast of Hit,' Abrams Tank Plays Role in Iraqi Fight against ISIS The U.S. military played up the role of an M1A1 Abrams tank used by the Iraqis against ISIS in Anbar province.
US May Commit Troops on New Train-and-Advise Mission in Libya Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford said the U.S. is considering sending troops into Libya's multi-sided civil war.
Pentagon Can't Confirm Death of ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Numerous reports have emerged in recent days saying that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed, but the U.S...
More US Troops Likely to Be Sent to Iraq: Gen. Votel The U.S. will likely send more troops to Iraq in addition to the 560 authorized last week, Army Gen. Joseph Votel said.
Marine SuperCobra Helicopters Join ISIS Fight Over Libya A new weapon has been deployed in the fight against ISIS in Libya: the AH-1W SuperCobra, the Marines' attack helicopter.
Pentagon Casts Doubt on Mustard Gas Use against US Troops Initial information reported the shell contained sulfur-mustard blister agent, but more testing needs to be done for...
Raids Killed 35 ISIS Commanders Before Mosul Offensive: US U.S. airstrikes and special operations raids killed more than 35 ISIS commanders ahead of the Mosul offensive, Ashton Carter...
Commander: More US Troops in Afghanistan Sent 'Strong Message' The commander of U.S. Central Command said Wednesday he doesn't want American troop levels in Afghanistan to drop anytime...
Mattis Headed to Europe Next Week for Talks on ISIS Campaign Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will be at NATO headquarters next week for talks on speeding up the campaign against ISIS.
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...
