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August 21, 2021

Veteran opens up about what he witnessed serving in Iraq and Afghanistan

Retired Captain John Branson spoke with Fox Nation about his time serving in the Marines and opened up about what he experienced in the war-torn countries.

August 7, 2021

Marine on mission to honor US forces with National Desert Storm, Desert Shield War Memorial

Retired Marines Lance Cpl. Scott Stump says he remembers being deployed in the Persian Gulf when a thought about Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain crossed his mind -- “the resignation that ‘hey, this guy has done chemical weapons – I may not be coming back.’”

August 6, 2021

Active duty soldier crowned Miss Colorado missing Iraq rotation to compete for Miss America title

Under normal circumstances, Army Spc. Maura Spence-Carroll – who was crowned Miss Colorado 2021 earlier this year – would be getting herself ready for an upcoming deployment overseas.

August 4, 2021

Iraq gets back looted ancient artifacts from US, others

Over 17,000 looted ancient artifacts recovered from the United States and other countries were handed over to Iraq's Culture Ministry on Tuesday, a restitution described by the government as the largest in the country's history.

August 2, 2021

VA cutting hurdles to vets' claims over toxic burn pit exposure in Iraq, Afghanistan

Veterans who claim they were made sick from the toxic smoke emanating from burn pits on their military bases during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan won a small victory after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it they will begin taking claims on presumptive conditions due to their service.

July 16, 2021

Iraqi officials claim killer of prominent analyst arrested

A year later, Iraqi police arrested the shooter in the killing of a prominent public commentator whose slaying sent shockwaves through the country, officials said Friday. Iraq's prime minister declared that with the arrest, his government has fulfilled its promise to bring the perpetrators to justice.

July 14, 2021

Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden recalls his time in Afghanistan: 'We should've been out of there' years ago

The Navy SEAL responsible for killing Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden reacted to the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan on “Fox News Primetime," reflecting on his deployment to the region in 2005.

July 13, 2021

Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq

The death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital coronavirus ward climbed to 92 on Tuesday, Iraq’s state news agency reported, as anguished relatives buried their loved ones and lashed out at the government over the country’s second such disaster in less than three months.

July 7, 2021

Two US soldiers injured in Iraq rocket attack

Two U.S. soldiers were injured during a rocket attack on Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq Wednesday, Army officials reported.

July 7, 2021

Iraq, Syria bases housing US troops attacked, 3 injured

U.S.-backed Syrian fighters and American troops foiled an attack with drones Wednesday on a base housing members of the U.S.-led coalition in eastern Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces said. In neighboring Iraq rockets hit a base housing U.S. troops, inflicting three minor injuries.