A US Army infantryman instructs another US soldier during an exercise to prepare the French Desert Commando Course, in Djibouti, August 28, 2021.US Air Force/Staff Sgt. Christopher Dyer A few times a ...

Afghan officials in Helmand say the army is facing an insurgent fighting force that is better-organized and more skilled than ever. They say the Taliban have been sending men into the fight who appear ...

The Royal Marines are famous for their grueling training. By Jeff Schogol | Published Dec 14, 2023 3:39 PM EST Royal Marines conduct jungle training in Ghana in 2013 (Picture courtesy of the British ...

A few times a year, select US troops get to attend a very special course in the deserts of Africa. The French Desert Commando Course usually hosts French troops training to fight Islamist extremists.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- A new elite Taliban force is proving its strength in the strategic southern province of Helmand, pointing to the insurgents' ability to refine their battlefield ...