Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has been examining the prospect of establishing a rapid-response force in Bahrain. Military sources said the Joint Chiefs of Staff was drafting recommendations for a combat force that could be rapidly deployed throughout the Middle East and South Asia. The sources said the force would be formed […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has overseen the development of a radar meant to bolster missile and rocket defense. The U.S. Marine Corps has overseen trials of a ground-based radar designed to track cruise missiles, mortars, rockets, artillery and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Defense Department project has been contracted to Northrop Grumman, […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been sending troops for a major military exercise in Morocco. The U.S. Marine Corps has sent hundreds of soldiers for African Lion, scheduled to take place in Morocco in early April. Officials said 1,200 U.S. military personnel were being prepared for the exercise in the North […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is organizing a military conference in Morocco. U.S. African Command has been planning the final details for African Lion 12 in Morocco. Officials said the annual security cooperation exercise, comprised of 1,200 U.S. Marine Corps soldiers and 900 Moroccan soldiers, would take place at several locations in […]