Tag: United States Special Operations Command

Strike in Somalia Said to Kill Mastermind of Attacks on Americans and Kenyans

Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.

Strike in Somalia Said to Kill Mastermind of Attacks on Americans and Kenyans

Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.

5 U.S. Special Operations Forces Killed in Helicopter Crash in Mediterranean

The troops were on a refueling training mission when the aircraft crashed off the coast of Cyprus. The episode, which Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said was an accident, is under investigation.

Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power

Newly disclosed documents include Special Operations forces directives for managing counterterrorism and irregular warfare surrogate fighters.

Afghan Women Who Fought With U.S. Military Seek Legal Immigration Status

Members of an all-female tactical combat unit in Afghanistan, who were evacuated during the United States withdrawal, are asking Congress to grant them permanent legal status.