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5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq base
Five of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Three airmen earn Bronze Stars for valor in Manda Bay assault
Three Americans died when about three dozen al-Shabaab militants raided the U.S. compound at Manda Bay, Kenya, in 2020.
Pentagon says terror attacks in Africa increased 300% over last decade
The current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrike
The al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.
By Jon Simkins
US partner forces repel ISIS attack in Syria, Central Command says
Syrian Democratic Forces stopped an attack from occurring at a displaced persons camp in the Northeast of Syria on Tuesday.
By Zamone Perez
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.
KC-46 tankers refuel jets tasked with combat ops for the first time
The Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus tanker recently notched its first refueling mission as part of real-world operations.
Biden honors 9/11 victims as shadow of Afghan war looms
President Joe Biden has marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, laying a wreath at the Pentagon.
46 hours: How airmen fought to save lives after the Abbey Gate bombing
Air Force Times exclusively spoke with five airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during Operation Allies Refuge.
Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss
“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.
US Air Force targeted in ‘propaganda attack’ in Kuwait
The U.S. Air Force says a report of an attack targeting American troops at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait is false.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press