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US Africa Command boss defends US counterterrorism strategy in Africa
Gen. Michael Langley is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming Russian disinformation for anti-U.S. sentiment.
New Louisiana monument honors Black service members
Louisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol.
By Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator
F-22 flight training begins at Virginia base after years in limbo
It's a new start for F-22 instructor pilots and maintainers who were displaced by Hurricane Michael in 2018.
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia
The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.
More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strike
A U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.
Grit & drive: The story of the Marine Corps’ 1st Black 4-star general
In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.
By Todd South