Featured in IraqBYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareAllies Brush Off U.S. Warnings About Iran As Legislators Spar Over Threat Intel (Updated)Close allies appear to be very skeptical of U.S. intel on pending Iranian aggression while public evidence remains totally elusive. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareThe U.S. State Department Has Its Own Sprawling Air Force, Here’s What’s In Its InventoryThe Department has more than 200 helicopters, aircraft, and small drones, including a particularly shadowy small transport plane. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019ShareSecret Hellfire Missile With Sword-Like Blades Made Mysterious Strike On Terror Leader In SyriaWe were first to question the weapon used in the bizarre strike and now we know it has been used to strike high-value targets in five countries. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 7, 2019ShareWhat The Hell Is Going On With The U.S. And The Supposed New Threat Posed By Iran?Pompeo bolted to Iraq today as rumors swirled about Iranian missile movements, but two days into this saga we have more questions than answers. BYTyler RogowayMay 7, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2019ShareUSAF F-35As Flew First-Ever Combat Strikes With Radar Reflectors And Sidewinders FittedThe F-35As flew in a less than stealthy configuration as the aircraft’s low observable capabilities weren’t needed—at least not yet. BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2019ShareYou Can Buy The State Department’s Totally Upgraded S-61T Helicopters That It Barely UsedThe U.S. State Department spent untold millions on refurbishing the second-hand helicopters and now they could be yours on the cheap. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 18, 2019ShareThese Are A Renowned Combat Journalist’s Favorite Images From A Decade Of DeploymentsEd Darack’s new book tells a story of years of embedded deployments with U.S. forces through stunning photos and the stories behind them. BYTyler RogowayJan 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareTrump Orders Sudden Withdrawal From Syria Which Could Result In A Huge Power Vacuum (Updated)The president has long wanted to pull out of the Syrian conflict, but doing so now would give breathing room to terrorists and other malign actors. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2018ShareU.S. Psyops Blasted ISIS With Recordings Of Crying, Troops Retreating, And Other Confusing AudioPsychological operations messaging in Iraq and Syria implored terrorists to abandon their cause and also just tried to freak them out. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 5, 2018ShareKenya and Lebanon Will Get Little Bird Choppers That Can Carry Up To Six Weapons At OnceThe U.S. government has also green-lit the sale of Bell 407GX helicopters to Iraq with the same system. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 5, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018ShareIran Claims Their RQ-170-Shaped Drones And Missiles Hit Targets In Syria Near U.S. ForcesThe operation was officially a response to a terrorist attack in Iran, but it was clearly also a message to Tehran’s regional opponents. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareU.S. Helicopter Crash Kills One In Iraq After Reported Special Operations RaidThis is the second fatal aviation accident American forces have suffered in Iraq in 2018 and is part of a concerning trend across the U.S. military. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2018ShareIraqi Armored Brigade Ditches U.S. M1 Abrams For Russian T-90 TanksThe change in equipment comes after the United States put restrictions on the M1’s use to keep them out of the hands of Iranian-backed militias. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 29, 2018ShareAmerica’s Newest Stealth Destroyer Has The Greatest Namesake To Live Up ToMedal of Honor recipient Michael Monsoor gave his life in an instant to save his comrades and now the Navy has a ship to honor his sacrifice. BYTyler RogowayMay 29, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018SharePompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To PeaceThe United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don’t. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 17, 2018SharePhoto Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out OnlineFrance typically gives out few official details and photos regarding the operations of its two C-160G Gabriel signals intelligence aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 17, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 3, 2018ShareLet’s Talk About This Rumor That Israeli F-15s Mimicked US Jets To Strike At Iran In SyriaMany details about this latest operation remain unclear as Israel continues to expand its aerial campaign in Syria. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 3, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018ShareIraq’s An-32 Cargo Planes Turned Bombers Flew Nearly Twice As Many Strikes As its F-16sNew data shows the impromptu bombers were heavily involved in fighting ISIS. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018ShareNow Iraq Has Started Bombing Syria Too (Updated)Iraqi aircraft have crossed into Syria to strike targets for the very first time. BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 26, 2018ShareIraq Looking To Buy Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System: ReportSuch a deal would have serious geopolitical and strategic consequences, but it really it isn’t that unexpected. BYTyler RogowayFeb 26, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowaySep 21, 2017ShareVFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise VideoThanks to the incredible cruise video the Tomcatters just dropped, we get to see footage of the Syrian Su-22 being swatted out of the sky. BYTyler RogowaySep 21, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017ShareWatch a B-52 Obliterate This Massive ISIS Held Hotel In MosulIt was one of Mosul’s nicest and largest hotels before becoming an ISIS stronghold. BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2017ShareCheck Out This Sweet Video Of A Smart Bomb Laden B-52 Going After ISISThe BUFF is only getting finer with age, and in recent months it has been busy in the Middle East dropping hundreds of tons smart bombs on Islamic State fighters’ foreheads. BYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 28, 2016ShareThe Fight For Mosul Grinds to a Bloody CrawlIt’s becoming a war of attrition for both sides, and that’s just one of the Iraqi government’s growing list of problems. BYTyler RogowayDec 28, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 28, 2016ShareRussian Carrier Jets Move To Syrian Land Base As Aleppo Begins To FallRussia’s carrier air wing appears to have migrated ashore following crash, meanwhile Assad’s forces make big gains in war-torn Aleppo and US realizes its first combat death in Syria BYTyler RogowayNov 28, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowaySep 23, 2016ShareISIS Lobbed Chemical Weapons at US Soldiers Based Near MosulNearly a decade and a half after the invasion of Iraq, US forces have finally come across WMDs—owned by ISIS, not Saddam. BYTyler RogowaySep 23, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2016ShareAs the Plan to Retake Mosul Shapes Up, The Dark Realities Of Such a Battle LoomThe battle will be a bloody siege likely to end in a structure-by-structure fight to the death. BYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 1, 2016ShareNew “Highway Of Death” In Iraq As ISIS Convoy Gets Annihilated From The AirIt was a feast for Iraqi and US combat aircraft. BYTyler RogowayJul 1, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 31, 2016ShareUS Special Ops MRZR Buggies Full of Javelin Missiles Spotted Near MosulSOCOM’s tricked-out Polaris ATVs are getting their fight on against ISIS. BYTyler RogowayMay 31, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 14, 2016ShareVideo Shows PKK Fighter Blasting A Turkish AH-1 Cobra Out Of The Sky With A Shoulder-Fired MissileTurkey loses a Cobra to its nemesis, the PKK, in spectacular fashion. BYTyler RogowayMay 14, 2016Share123
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareAllies Brush Off U.S. Warnings About Iran As Legislators Spar Over Threat Intel (Updated)Close allies appear to be very skeptical of U.S. intel on pending Iranian aggression while public evidence remains totally elusive. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareThe U.S. State Department Has Its Own Sprawling Air Force, Here’s What’s In Its InventoryThe Department has more than 200 helicopters, aircraft, and small drones, including a particularly shadowy small transport plane. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019ShareSecret Hellfire Missile With Sword-Like Blades Made Mysterious Strike On Terror Leader In SyriaWe were first to question the weapon used in the bizarre strike and now we know it has been used to strike high-value targets in five countries. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 7, 2019ShareWhat The Hell Is Going On With The U.S. And The Supposed New Threat Posed By Iran?Pompeo bolted to Iraq today as rumors swirled about Iranian missile movements, but two days into this saga we have more questions than answers. BYTyler RogowayMay 7, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2019ShareUSAF F-35As Flew First-Ever Combat Strikes With Radar Reflectors And Sidewinders FittedThe F-35As flew in a less than stealthy configuration as the aircraft’s low observable capabilities weren’t needed—at least not yet. BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2019ShareYou Can Buy The State Department’s Totally Upgraded S-61T Helicopters That It Barely UsedThe U.S. State Department spent untold millions on refurbishing the second-hand helicopters and now they could be yours on the cheap. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 18, 2019ShareThese Are A Renowned Combat Journalist’s Favorite Images From A Decade Of DeploymentsEd Darack’s new book tells a story of years of embedded deployments with U.S. forces through stunning photos and the stories behind them. BYTyler RogowayJan 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareTrump Orders Sudden Withdrawal From Syria Which Could Result In A Huge Power Vacuum (Updated)The president has long wanted to pull out of the Syrian conflict, but doing so now would give breathing room to terrorists and other malign actors. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2018ShareU.S. Psyops Blasted ISIS With Recordings Of Crying, Troops Retreating, And Other Confusing AudioPsychological operations messaging in Iraq and Syria implored terrorists to abandon their cause and also just tried to freak them out. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 15, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 5, 2018ShareKenya and Lebanon Will Get Little Bird Choppers That Can Carry Up To Six Weapons At OnceThe U.S. government has also green-lit the sale of Bell 407GX helicopters to Iraq with the same system. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 5, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018ShareIran Claims Their RQ-170-Shaped Drones And Missiles Hit Targets In Syria Near U.S. ForcesThe operation was officially a response to a terrorist attack in Iran, but it was clearly also a message to Tehran’s regional opponents. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 1, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareU.S. Helicopter Crash Kills One In Iraq After Reported Special Operations RaidThis is the second fatal aviation accident American forces have suffered in Iraq in 2018 and is part of a concerning trend across the U.S. military. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2018ShareIraqi Armored Brigade Ditches U.S. M1 Abrams For Russian T-90 TanksThe change in equipment comes after the United States put restrictions on the M1’s use to keep them out of the hands of Iranian-backed militias. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 8, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 29, 2018ShareAmerica’s Newest Stealth Destroyer Has The Greatest Namesake To Live Up ToMedal of Honor recipient Michael Monsoor gave his life in an instant to save his comrades and now the Navy has a ship to honor his sacrifice. BYTyler RogowayMay 29, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018SharePompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To PeaceThe United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don’t. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 17, 2018SharePhoto Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out OnlineFrance typically gives out few official details and photos regarding the operations of its two C-160G Gabriel signals intelligence aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 17, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 3, 2018ShareLet’s Talk About This Rumor That Israeli F-15s Mimicked US Jets To Strike At Iran In SyriaMany details about this latest operation remain unclear as Israel continues to expand its aerial campaign in Syria. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 3, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018ShareIraq’s An-32 Cargo Planes Turned Bombers Flew Nearly Twice As Many Strikes As its F-16sNew data shows the impromptu bombers were heavily involved in fighting ISIS. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018ShareNow Iraq Has Started Bombing Syria Too (Updated)Iraqi aircraft have crossed into Syria to strike targets for the very first time. BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 26, 2018ShareIraq Looking To Buy Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System: ReportSuch a deal would have serious geopolitical and strategic consequences, but it really it isn’t that unexpected. BYTyler RogowayFeb 26, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowaySep 21, 2017ShareVFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise VideoThanks to the incredible cruise video the Tomcatters just dropped, we get to see footage of the Syrian Su-22 being swatted out of the sky. BYTyler RogowaySep 21, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017ShareWatch a B-52 Obliterate This Massive ISIS Held Hotel In MosulIt was one of Mosul’s nicest and largest hotels before becoming an ISIS stronghold. BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2017ShareCheck Out This Sweet Video Of A Smart Bomb Laden B-52 Going After ISISThe BUFF is only getting finer with age, and in recent months it has been busy in the Middle East dropping hundreds of tons smart bombs on Islamic State fighters’ foreheads. BYTyler RogowayFeb 22, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 28, 2016ShareThe Fight For Mosul Grinds to a Bloody CrawlIt’s becoming a war of attrition for both sides, and that’s just one of the Iraqi government’s growing list of problems. BYTyler RogowayDec 28, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 28, 2016ShareRussian Carrier Jets Move To Syrian Land Base As Aleppo Begins To FallRussia’s carrier air wing appears to have migrated ashore following crash, meanwhile Assad’s forces make big gains in war-torn Aleppo and US realizes its first combat death in Syria BYTyler RogowayNov 28, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowaySep 23, 2016ShareISIS Lobbed Chemical Weapons at US Soldiers Based Near MosulNearly a decade and a half after the invasion of Iraq, US forces have finally come across WMDs—owned by ISIS, not Saddam. BYTyler RogowaySep 23, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2016ShareAs the Plan to Retake Mosul Shapes Up, The Dark Realities Of Such a Battle LoomThe battle will be a bloody siege likely to end in a structure-by-structure fight to the death. BYTyler RogowayJul 14, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 1, 2016ShareNew “Highway Of Death” In Iraq As ISIS Convoy Gets Annihilated From The AirIt was a feast for Iraqi and US combat aircraft. BYTyler RogowayJul 1, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 31, 2016ShareUS Special Ops MRZR Buggies Full of Javelin Missiles Spotted Near MosulSOCOM’s tricked-out Polaris ATVs are getting their fight on against ISIS. BYTyler RogowayMay 31, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 14, 2016ShareVideo Shows PKK Fighter Blasting A Turkish AH-1 Cobra Out Of The Sky With A Shoulder-Fired MissileTurkey loses a Cobra to its nemesis, the PKK, in spectacular fashion. BYTyler RogowayMay 14, 2016Share