US Launches Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The US began air and artillery strikes against ISIS targets in Syria on Friday following the deaths of three US citizens. US F-15E Strike Eagles and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs hit dozens of sites.
US Destroys 8th Suspected Drug Vessel
The Trump administration has attacked an eighth vessel suspected of smuggling drugs, for the first time in the Pacific Ocean.
SOUTHCOM Caribbean Buildup: More Troops, 8 Ships, 1 Sub
The US is ramping up its counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean. The Pentagon says there are about 10,000 US forces there, most stationed in Puerto Rico. The Navy has eight ships in the region, along with one submarine. Meanwhile, the retirement of the admiral in charge of the operations was announced Thursday.
