"There are only three plagues in the world," says an old Arab proverb—"the rat, the locust, and the Kurd." While Arab opinion may be biased, it is true that through the ...

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, the Pentagon said Wednesday. If he is confirmed, it would mark just ...

Trump names new commanders to lead troops in Middle East, Africa. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper will replace Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla as CENTCOM chief.

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, the Pentagon said.

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East. Here, Cooper speaks at an event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ...