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US Conducts Fresh Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Syria in New ‘Permissible’ Airspace

Dec. 16, 2024 | By Chris Gordon
The U.S. military conducted a new round of airstrikes against militants from the Islamic State group in central Syria on Dec. 16, as the Pentagon is attempting to stop ISIS from gaining ground following the sudden collapse of the regime of Bashar Al Assad.

B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s Conduct Massive Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Syria After Fall of Assad

Dec. 8, 2024 | By Chris Gordon
The U.S. military conducted a punishing series of airstrikes against Islamic State militants on Dec. 8 following the sudden demise of the ruling Assad regime. U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers, F-15E Strike Eagles, and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft conducted dozens of airstrikes against ...

2024 USAF & USSF Almanac: Leaders

June 7, 2024
Air Force Leaders through the years.

US Confirms First Attack on American Troops in Months as Drones Shot Down in Iraq

April 22, 2024 | By Chris Gordon
The U.S. thwarted a drone attack on U.S. forces at Al Asad air base in western Iraq on April 22, marking the first time that American troops have been targeted since February, U.S. officials said. “We can confirm it was an attack on Al Asad,” a defense ...

CENTCOM Boss Presses Lawmakers for Counter-Drone Funds That ‘Will Save Lives’

March 7, 2024 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command, urged lawmakers to approve more than half a billion dollars in funding to combat unmanned aerial systems in the Middle East after months of attacks by Iran-backed militia groups. The $95 billion national security supplemental ...

US Drones Evade Russian Fighter Jets, then Kill ISIS Leader In Successful Strike

July 9, 2023 | By Chris Gordon
After three straight days of harassment by Russian fighters, U.S. MQ-9s conducted an airstrike that killed an ISIS leader in Syria on July 7, U.S. Central Command and Air Forces Central said. The strike was conducted by the same MQ-9s that were confronted by Russian ...

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