AFRICOM investigated the SF debacle in Niger. Said investigation reprimanded an O-3 and a some NCOs, even though said O-3 apparently pushed back against the mission, and was ordered in by his ISIC. SECDEF is briefed on the results, allegedly loses his shit, and tells the Army to try again. What a goatrope.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/07/us/politics/niger-mattis.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/07/us/politics/niger-mattis.html