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Record breaking US airstrikes pushing al-Shabab fighters into urban areas
The U.S. kicked off 2020 with a bang in Somalia launching nearly 14 airstrikes since the start of the new year putting the U.S. on pace for another record breaking year for airstrikes against militants in the country
By Shawn Snow
Somali forces end extremist siege of Kismayo hotel; 26 dead
At least four al-Shabab assailants attacked the Asasey Hotel Friday evening, beginning with a suicide car bomb at the entrance gate and followed by an assault by gunmen who stormed the hotel, which is frequented by politicians, patrons and lawmakers.
New ‘Black Hawk Down’ documentary tells story of soldiers who saved Rangers, Delta Force troops
The vital role of 10th Mountain Division soldiers in the legendary battle is finally told.
By Todd South
Lightning brigade: Training advanced infantry — not airstrikes — is AFRICOM’s primary effort in Somalia
Somalia’s Danab brigade is being directly trained by U.S. military forces.
By Kyle Rempfer
Special operations launches ‘secret surrogate’ missions in new counter-terrorism strategy
U.S. counter-terrorism missions will soon place more emphasis on a little known Pentagon program designed to embolden “surrogate forces,” rather than allied units that are dependent on U.S. training, advice, and assistance.
By Kyle Rempfer