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April 20, 2023

Footage of UFOs over conflict zones seen for first time: 'This is devastating'

For the first time, a video of a UFO flying in an active combat zone was released to the public, but its existence creates a potential for crossfire because combatants don't know whose asset it is.

April 17, 2023

Burnout fears grow as overseas Army deployments match highs not seen since War on Terror: report

Fears of burnout in the Army ranks are growing amid an operational tempo and deployments that rival the height of the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.

April 17, 2023

US CENTCOM launches helicopter raid in northern Syria resulting in 'probable death' of ISIS senior leader

U.S. Central Command said in a statement Monday morning that its forces conducted a successful helicopter raid on a senior leader and operational planner of ISIS.

April 14, 2023

Populist Iraqi cleric announces suspension of his movement

A populist Iraqi cleric announced Friday that he would suspend his movement for one year. Political leader Muqtada al-Sadr warned that “corruption" was existent amongst some of his followers.

April 7, 2023

Explosion reported at Iraqi airport at center of Kurdish conflict

An explosion reportedly struck next to northern Iraq's Suleimaniyah International Airport, located in Kurdish territory embroiled in conflict.

April 6, 2023

Meghan McCain, other media figures 'repulsed' by Lemon after bombshell misogyny allegations: 'Absolutely nuts'

After CNN anchor Don Lemon was accused of engaging in sending threatening messages to his former colleague, Meghan McCain spoke publicly on the scandal.

April 5, 2023

Turkey closes airspace to flights from Suleimaniyah International Airport in northern Iraq

Flights from an airport in northern Iraq have been banned from Turkish airspace for the time being. Turkey cited safety concerns as the reason for closing its airspace.

April 5, 2023

These women veterans are America's forgotten soldiers

Despite dozens of contemporaneous accounts and support up the chain of command, more than 300 women service members are designated as having not served.

April 1, 2023

US Iraq War veteran says 16 casualties of March 2003 attack in Camp Pennsylvania 'deserve Purple Heart'

There's a push to award the 16 victims - including two who died - the Purple Heart following U.S. Army Sgt. Hasan Akbar's March 2003 ambush

March 31, 2023

I fought 20 combat missions for my country. This is why Congress needs to pass a bill named after me

I fought 20 combat missions for my country. This is why Congress needs to pass a bill named after me, to recognize all of America’s women combat veterans.