Tom Bowman appears in the following:
Defense Secretary Mattis Addresses The Situation In Syria Before Congress
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Following President Trump's vow on Twitter to attack Syria and the five days since the alleged chemical weapons attack which prompted the move, no attack actions have been taken.
How The U.S. Is Prepared To Respond To Apparent Chemical Attack In Syria
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR Beirut Correspondent Ruth Sherlock discuss the U.S. preparations that are underway to respond to an apparent chemical attack in Syria.
Will President Trump Take Military Action In Syria?
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
President Trump says he has a lot of military options following a suspected chemical attack in Syria. He met with top military officials on Monday to discuss how to respond to the attack.
Trump Calls For U.S. Military On U.S.-Mexico Border
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
President Trump said that his administration is making plans to send troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border. He also said he wants to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria.
State Department Freezes $200 Million Promised For Syria Fund
Monday, April 02, 2018
The State Department is holding back on the money for recovery funds for Syria. It was promised by departing Secretary of State Tillerson, and was to go to areas controlled by U.S.-backed rebels.
U.S. Soldier Killed In Syria Roadside Bombing
Friday, March 30, 2018
Two people were killed and five wounded by an improvised explosive device in Syria, the U.S.-led coalition said Friday.
Pentagon To Release Niger Probe Results Into Deaths Of 4 U.S. Soldiers
Monday, March 26, 2018
U.S. special forces in Africa train local forces and go after terrorists. But after four Americans died in an ISIS ambush last year, there is new scrutiny about their mission and their safety.
News Brief: H.R. McMaster's Future, Russia Sanctions, Russian Election
Friday, March 16, 2018
Reports say national security adviser H.R. McMaster may be on his way out. Also, Ian Talley of The Wall Street Journal discusses sanctions on Russia, which is holding an election Sunday.
H.R. McMaster Reportedly Close To Leaving Administration
Friday, March 16, 2018
Reports say national security adviser H.R. McMaster may be on his way out of the White House, the latest in a long line of departures.
Defense Secretary Mattis Says Diplomacy Is The Way Forward For Talks With North Korea
Friday, March 09, 2018
With the State Department hollowed out, the generals have been driving North Korea policy. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has all along pushed for a diplomatic solution to the stand-off.
Commander Of U.S. Forces In Africa Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
The commander of the U.S. Africa Military Command, or AFRICOM, Marine Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, testified to the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, saying that the great majority of Africa's problems do not have military solutions.
ISIS' Parting Gift To Its Former Capital: Thousands Of Explosive Booby Traps
Monday, February 19, 2018
Raqqa may be cleared of ISIS fighters, but hidden throughout the city are thousands of hidden bombs. U.S. special forces and Syrians are training young men to disarm them.
U.S. Military Mission In Syria Endures As ISIS Nears Defeat
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Up to 2,000 U.S. troops are in Syria defending Kurdish allies. The threats come from regime forces, Iran, Turkey and even Russia.
View From The Ground In Syria
Friday, February 09, 2018
American troops came under artillery fire in Syria this week. We have the latest on the fighting there and the U.S. involvement in the Syrian civil war.
News Brief: Government Funding Lapses, Market Volatility, Syria
Friday, February 09, 2018
The federal government's funding lapsed after Sen. Rand Paul stalled a vote. Also, a look at recent swings in the stock market and how the fight against ISIS in Syria is getting more complicated.
An Extremely Complex Battlefield Is Taking Shape In Northern Syria
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
U.S. troops are on the ground in Syria training local forces to fight ISIS. But Turkish troops and their local allies are on verge of a confrontation with them.
Inside Raqqa, The Former ISIS Capital
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
In October, Kurdish militias captured the Syrian city of Raqqa with the help of U.S. planes and special forces. We report from inside the former ISIS stronghold.
Following Attacks In Afghanistan, Trump Rejects Idea Of Negotiating With The Taliban
Monday, January 29, 2018
A fourth large terror attack in Afghanistan in nine days resulted in 11 deaths at a training base. The attacks, split between ISIS and Taliban forces, seem to be an attempt to destabilize the nation.
Military Victory But Political Defeat: The Tet Offensive 50 Years Later
Monday, January 29, 2018
In 1968, when U.S. officials were claiming the Vietnam War was nearly won, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong launched a devastating attack during the Tet holiday. It was a turning point in the war.
2 Ex-Naval Commanders Face Criminal Charges In 2 Deadly Collisions
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The Navy says commanding officers of the 2 vessels involved in separate collisions in the Pacific Ocean will face court-martial proceedings and possible criminal charges including negligent homicide.