U.S. considers sending military advisers to train Nigerian troops in Boko Haram fight

U.S. considers sending military advisers to train Nigerian troops in Boko Haram fight

The Pentagon is considering sending military advisers to Nigeria to train local troops to fight Boko Haram insurgents and boost security in the violence-wracked nation, a US official said Friday. The defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the US military made a string of recommendations after Nigeria’s leaders asked for help determining […]

Ranger School from a Recon Marine’s Perspective

Ranger School from a Recon Marine’s Perspective

A 19-year-old Marine navigates the challenges of Army Ranger School, uncovering valuable leadership lessons, surprising cultural differences between military branches, and the importance of such cross-branch training for successful joint military operations.