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For Western Forces in Arctic, Cold Is One of Their Toughest Enemies

SODANKYLÄ, Finland — Deep snow. Fleeting daylight. Wet clothes. Frozen weapons. Sub-zero temperatures.NATO soldiers training in Arctic warfare are learning that in a future conflict, fighting the enemy may be only half the battle. The other would be surviving the region’s harsh winters.”The environment can be hard for someone who…

US Forces, Helicopter Took Fire in Operation to Capture Maduro: Trump

US troops and a helicopter came under fire during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump said on Saturday, revealing new details about the overnight raid.Trump, speaking to Fox News, said American forces stormed what he described as a “very highly guarded” building, “like a fortress,”…

US Forces Kept Hunting ISIS After Huge Strikes, Killed More Fighters

US and Syrian forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS fighters in late December in the wake of massive airstrikes against the terror group, the American military said on Tuesday.US Central Command, which oversees Middle East operations, said its forces carried out 11 missions against the Islamic State with partner…