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US says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend
The U.S. military commander in Niger says all American forces and equipment will leave a small base in the West African country this weekend.
Lawmaker: Trump told military widow that her husband ‘knew what he signed up for’
In the latest controversy over four soldiers killed in Niger earlier this month, the president disputes that account of the phone call.
Trump says he'll contact families of fallen soldiers soon, accuses Obama of not calling mourners
The comments came 12 days after four U.S. special forces soldiers were killed in Niger, and after a week of criticism over the president's response.
Mattis: Militants who attacked US troops in Niger were new to area
The Islamic extremists that ambushed and killed U.S. Army commandos in Niger last week hadn’t operated in that area before, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday, referring to what officials believe was a relatively new offshoot of the Islamic State group there.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Milley: A bigger Army will mean more soldiers to support training missions around the world
The Oct. 4 attack on soldiers operating in Niger has thrown a spotlight on the Army’s train, advise and assist mission in Africa and other corners of the world, where troops are working outside of a combat role in support of host nations.
US Army Africa turns focus to Lake Chad Basin, increases exercises to deter emerging extremist groups
For years, U.S. Army Africa has been hosting hundreds of civil affairs and Special Forces troops in a bid to build security and deter extremist groups, particular in countries like Cameroon, Niger and Mali.
Pentagon identifies fourth soldier killed in Niger attack
The Pentagon on Saturday released the name of the fourth soldier killed this week on a joint U.S. and Nigerien patrol.
By Staff Report
The US military launched a massive search for the fourth soldier killed in the attack in Niger
The Pentagon confirmed the fourth death after it was first reported in the media.
By Shawn Snow
White House won't clarify Trump's hints of military action
On Thursday, Trump called a photo op with military leaders "the calm before the storm" but refused to explain what he meant.
DoD releases names of 3rd Special Forces Group soldiers killed in Niger
Three U.S. soldiers were killed and two other U.S. service members were wounded when their patrol came under hostile fire in southwest Niger.
By Shawn Snow
Army Green Berets killed in Niger had air support available
Officials at AFRICOM cannot confirm at this time if U.S. forces attempted to call in close-air support.
By Shawn Snow