Exclusive: U.S. Warns Its Troops in Germany Face 'Possible Imminent Attack'
The U.S. military said "an unknown Jordanian extremist" who is "a loyalist to the Jordanian kinglet" may be plotting to attack Tower Barracks in Grafenwohr or Tower Barracks, Dulmen, according to a report seen by Newsweek.
Two U.S. Servicemembers Killed, Others Wounded by IED in Afghanistan
Two were killed and two others were wounded after their military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device near the Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan.
Iraq Wants Both the U.S. and Iran's Forces Out of the Country
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali al-Hakim said "it was very necessary that all foreign troops need to leave from our territory" but a senior U.S. intelligence official told Newsweek there is "no decision yet."
Iranians Shot Down Ukraine Flight, Probably by Mistake, Sources Say
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 is believed to have been struck by a Russia-built Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system, known to NATO as Gauntlet, two U.S. and one Iraqi official told Newsweek.
Iran Missiles Strike U.S. Military Housing, Damage
American and Iraqi officials reported a battle damage assessment Wednesday after Iran launched 22 ballistic missiles against the U.S. military and coalition forces housed at two bases in Iraq.
Iran Revolutionary Guard Fires Missiles at U.S. Military Base in Iraq
Iraq's Ayn al-Asad Air Base and at least one site in Kurdistan's Erbil were hit by cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles launched from within neighboring Iran, Newsweek has learned.
Iraqi Militia Leader May Be Among Six Killed in Baghdad Drone Strike
Sources told Newsweek there was a "high probability" that Imam Ali Brigades leader Shubul al-Zaidi was among those killed.
Trump Orders Drone Strike Killing Iranian General Who Had 'Plans to Attack'
In a significant escalation of hostilities that raised the risk of war with Iran, a U.S. operation killed Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
Iran Had Direct Role in Instigating U.S. Embassy Protest in Iraq: Officials
Two intelligence officials speaking to Newsweek said Iran helped to instigate the violent demonstrations in Iraq, where both Washington and Tehran's interference has been increasingly questioned.
One American Dead, Others Wounded in Iraq Rocket Attack
A senior Pentagon official told Newsweek that a Pentagon contractor was killed after about a dozen Katyusha rockets struck the K-1 Air Base in Kirkuk, Iraq.
20th Service Member Killed This Year in Afghanistan, According to Pentagon
For the 20th time this year, the Pentagon identified another American service member killed in Afghanistan. The news comes just two days before Christmas and follows the release of The Washington Post's Afghanistan papers.
Exclusive: SEALs Ousted from Iraq for Misconduct Had Rave Internal Reviews
In the wake of several high profile incidents within the elite U.S. Navy SEAL community, Newsweek found a startling disconnect between what the teams' service members reported and what seems to have been true.
Exclusive: Military Documents on US-Mexico Border Are Now Classified
Defense Department documents about the U.S. southern border have historically been unclassified. That's changed now.
Hand Gestures at Army-Navy Game Raises Questions
Military officials said they are looking into whether hand gestures made by students on national television just before the 2019 Army-Navy game were symbols of white nationalism.
Taliban Attack Near Bagram Airfield Days After Afghan Peace Talks Restart
Days after talks resumed between the United States and Taliban negotiators to end America's longest-running war, a savage fusillade of gunfire erupted between Taliban militants and U.S.-Afghan forces near Bagram Airfield, the largest American base in Afghanistan.
Afghan War Report Enrages Vets: 'Even As More of Us Died, They Lied'
Veterans and Gold Star families responded with anger and frustration to a report in The Washington Post which details how presidents, politicians and Pentagon officials misled the American public about the war effort.
Iran Uses 'Suicide Drones' to Surveil U.S. Military Positions in Mideast
U.S. military and intelligence personnel told Newsweek that Iran and its allies have been increasingly conducting reconnaissance and gathering intelligence near U.S. positions, raising major concerns.
Congress Asks Why Military Families Still Live in Housing with Mice, Mold
Lawmakers hear "daily complaints" and five servicemember families have filed suit, as a new government report shows a failure of oversight.
After Gallagher, Military Activists Lobby Trump to Intervene in These Cases
As a public dispute plays out between President Donald Trump and senior Pentagon leadership over the fate of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher, a retired Marine officer's organization says there are other cases that Trump should weigh in on.
Army Aviators Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash Awarded Bronze Stars
The Defense Department identified two "heroic" U.S. Army soldiers killed after their helicopter crashed while supporting ground operations in eastern Afghanistan.
Two American Service Members Killed in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
Two U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday in Afghanistan, however, preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire.
Former Marine Adam Driver Reveals Why He Believes Plays Can Help Veterans
"[They're] asked to bear the responsibility of a hundred percent of [the country's] safety," said actor and former U.S. Marine Adam Driver. "What better community to arm with the new means of self-expression than the men and women of our armed forces and the family that supports them?"
Marine Leaders Request Retraction of Story Identifying Harassed Marine
Amid a barrage of criticisms from U.S. Marines over an article which revealed the identity of a Marine reservist being harassed over nude pictures of herself, the service's top brass backed the embattled Marine and asked for a full retraction of the story.
Trump's Oil Moves in Syria Play Into Old Fears of US Policy in Middle East
President Donald Trump has consistently argued in favor of ending Middle East wars, while holding on to foreign oil assets— feeding into longstanding criticism about the intention of U.S. intervention.
Active Duty Marine Who Posted Racist Slurs on Neo-Nazi Website Identified
Leaked data from a now defunct neo-Nazi website revealed extremist beliefs among active duty service members.
Marine Corps Video Included Only 6 Seconds of Women in 8-Minute Tribute
Current and former U.S. Marines rebuked Corps leaders. "The vitriol towards female Marines is at an all-time high right now and this video just shows it," said former Marine Sergeant Erin Kirk-Cuomo.
Classified Name Revealed of Special Ops Hero Dog Wounded in Baghdadi Raid
On Monday, President Donald Trump tweeted out a picture of the military dog wounded during a special operations raid against al-Baghdadi, the ISISI leader. Multiple Defense Department sources told Newsweek the dog's name—and gender.
Three U.S. Navy Sailors Died Last Week Despite Pentagon Prevention Efforts
Pentagon leaders continue to grapple with suicide and alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. military. The news comes roughly a month after a string of suicides aboard the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush.
U.S. Strikes Kill ISIS Spokesman Day After Baghdadi's Death in Syria Raid
Newsweek has learned that the U.S. has killed ISIS spokesperson Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir in Aleppo, Syria.
Trump Approves Special Ops Raid Targeting Baghdadi, Military Says He's Dead
"Something very big has just happened," tweeted Trump. The Defense Department reported "high confidence" that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was dead.