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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released)
GHWBCSG Conducts Strikes from Mediterranean
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet are ...More
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An Iraqi security forces soldier aims his M16 rifle at a target during react to contact training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. Training at building partner capacity sites is an integral part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s effort to train ISF personnel. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lisa Soy)
ISIL in West Mosul Faces Choice: Surrender or Die, OIR Spokesman Says
An Iraqi security forces soldier aims his M16 rifle at a target during react to contact training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lisa Soy)
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An Iraqi security forces soldier practices a prone shooting position at Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. Training at building partner capacity sites is an integral part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s global Coalition effort to train Iraqi security forces personnel to defeat ISIL. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Wooten)
ISIL Fighters Trapped in Western Mosul, Pentagon Spokesman Says
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices a prone shooting position at Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Wooten)
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President Donald J. Trump met with Generals Dunford, Votel, and Thomas at USCENTCOM headquarters MacDill Air Force Base on Feb 6, 2017. President Trump later addressed the troops, coalition representatives and senior U.S. commanders. (Photo by Sgt. Jordan Belser)
President Trump meets with Senior Military Leaders
President Donald J. Trump met with Generals Dunford, Votel, and Thomas at USCENTCOM headquarters MacDill Air Force Base on Feb 6, 2017. President Trump later addressed the troops, coalition representatives and senior U.S. commanders. (Photo by Sgt. Jordan Belser)
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U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers Lt. Col. Kevin Trujillo, Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (Left), Col. Isaac Peltier, Commander of the 10th SFG(A), Gen. John Nicholson, Commander of the Resolute Support mission of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, stand with David and Rosemarie Byers, parents of Maj. Andrew Byers, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Seidl, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Russell after presenting them with their Silver Star Medals at Fort Carson, Colo., Feb. 1, 2017. Seidl and Russell were awarded, and Maj. Byers was posthumously awarded, the Silver Star for their actions in combat during the Battle of Boz Qandahari, Afghanistan on Nov. 2-3, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christopher Stevenson)
Until Dawn: The Battle of Boz Qandahari
U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers Lt. Col. Kevin Trujillo, Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (Left), Col. Isaac Peltier, Commander of the 10th SFG(A), Gen. John Nicholson, Commander of the Resolute Support mission of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, stand with David and Rosemarie Byers, paren ...More
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A U-2 taxis through a ceremonial shower after completing 30,000 flight hours at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. Firetrucks parked on either side of the U-2 and discharged water for the ceremony. The milestone marks the second U-2 in the Air Force fleet to reach the historic milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
U-2 makes Air Force history in fight against ISIS
A U-2 taxis through a ceremonial shower after completing 30,000 flight hours at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. Firetrucks parked on either side of the U-2 and discharged water for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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170201-N-CS953-010 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), steams along in formation with ships from three other countries during Exercise Unified Trident 2017. Unified Trident is a multilateral maritime exercise with the U.S. Navy, Royal Navy, Australian Royal Navy and French Marine Nationale to be a enhance mutual capabilities improve tactical proficiency and strengthen partnerships in ensuring the free flow of commerce and freedom of navigation within the 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford)
Exercise Unified Trident 17
ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), steams along in formation with ships from three other countries during Exercise Unified Trident 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford)
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380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief Airman 1st Class Mitchell signals an E-3 Sentry before completing a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. “Keeping the jets in the air for 14-16 hours a day is a really big deal,” Mitchell said. “Seeing them comeback after completing a safe flight is what keeps me motivated to do this job.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
Maintainers ‘push’ AWACS to new levels in fight against ISIS
380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief Airman 1st Class Mitchell signals an E-3 Sentry before completing a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Iraqi army Lt. Hager Haider, Iraqi Ranger instructor, coaches an Iraqi Ranger trainee Jan. 23, Camp Taji, Iraq. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, building partner capacity mission to increase the effectiveness of Iraqi forces fighting ISIL.
Coalition leaders review Iraqi Ranger training at Camp Taji
Iraqi army Lt. Hager Haider, Iraqi Ranger instructor, coaches an Iraqi Ranger trainee Jan. 23, Camp Taji, Iraq. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, building partner capacity mission to increase the effectiveness of Iraqi forces fighting ISIL.
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ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Jan. 27, 2017) U.S.Ambassador to Kazakhstan, George Krol, fourth from right, Consul General Mark Moody, second from right, Plant 405 managers, and leadership of the Ministry of Defense pose for a group photo during a ceremony handing over a Huey II Helicopter to the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. This is the fourth Huey helicopter provided to Kazakhstan through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales Program. (Courtesy photo)
Handover Ceremony of Huey Helicopter.
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Jan. 27, 2017) U.S.Ambassador to Kazakhstan, George Krol, fourth from right, Consul General Mark Moody, second from right, Plant 405 managers, and leadership of the Ministry of Defense pose for a group photo during a ceremony handing over a Huey II Helicopter to the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan ...More
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE DAHLKE, Afghanistan - The Task Force Gunfighters, Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment,, 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade, pilots and crew members of Team Chapman DUSTOFF. U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Charles (second from left), Staff Sgt. Trevor Thompson (fourth from right) and Capt. Cody Sneed (third from right) were recently awarded The Air Medal for their extraordinary efforts in the medical evacuation that saved the life of a Afghan National Army Soldier gravely wounded in a combat fire fight. Also pictured from left, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Craig Bakies, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Seiber, Staff Sgt. Kathryn Asurmendi, Sgt. Joshua Steveson, Spc. Justin Couvitier, Sgt. Chad Carmichael, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kerry Hall. DUSTOFF is an commonly used, traditional acronym for helicopter medical evacuation: Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army Capt. Cody Sneed, 2-1 GSAB)
Gunfighters Save the Day
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DAHLKE, Afghanistan - The Task Force Gunfighters, Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment,, 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade, pilots and crew members of Team Chapman DUSTOFF. U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Charles (second from left), Staff Sgt. Trevor ...More
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386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs - Aerial porters, a loadmaster, and a Marine all work together to push a pallet into the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 9, 2017. Austere locations can often be minimally manned so members must work across sections and sometimes even branches to help get the job done.
Squadron serves as strong link in OIR supply chain
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs - Aerial porters, a loadmaster, and a Marine all work together to push a pallet into the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 9, 2017. Austere locations can often be minimally manned so members must work across sections and sometimes even branc ...More
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Senior Airman Dominic Rivera, a 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron craftsman, top, battles Spc. James Holder, a member of the 518th Tactical Installation Network, bottom, Jan. 22, 2017 during an Army combatives tournament at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The tournament tested the mixed martial arts skills of Airmen and Soldiers in a competitive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)
Airmen, Soldiers test their fighting skills
Senior Airman Dominic Rivera, a 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron craftsman, top, battles Spc. James Holder, a member of the 518th Tactical Installation Network, bottom, Jan. 22, 2017 during an Army combatives tournament at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCa ...More
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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails through the Atlantic Ocean. Bush is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)
GHWB Carrier Strike Group to Depart for Deployment
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails through the Atlantic Ocean. Bush is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released ...More
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A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the 590th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base prepares to take off in support of operations near Sirte, Libya. In conjunction with the Libyan Government of National Accord, the U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes Jan. 18, 2017 destroying two Daesh camps 45 kilometers southwest of Sirte. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester)
US conducts air strikes on Daesh camps in Libya
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the 590th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base prepares to take off in support of operations near Sirte, Libya. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Tillman, CJOC-B Air Advisor, discusses logistics with Iraqi Brig. Gen. Mustafa, Iraq Air Director, in the Combined Joint Operations Center -- Baghdad, Jan. 7. The multi-national Coalition provides assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces in the ongoing effort to defeat the Islamic State of the Levant.
The Combined Joint Operations Center -- Baghdad (CJOC-B)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Tillman, CJOC-B Air Advisor, discusses logistics with Iraqi Brig. Gen. Mustafa, Iraq Air Director, in the Combined Joint Operations Center -- Baghdad, Jan. 7. The multi-national Coalition provides assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces in the ongoing effort to defeat the Islamic State of the ...More
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Peshmerga soldiers practice urban room clearing during training at Bneslawa, Iraq, Jan. 10, 2017. The training was conducted as part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Ryan)
Iraqi Forces Liberate Mosul University from a Deeply Entrenched ISIL
Peshmerga soldiers practice urban room clearing during training at Bneslawa, Iraq, Jan. 10, 2017. The training was conducted as part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Ryan)
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A Soldier in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment looks for opposing forces at Udairi Training Range in Kuwait recently as part of a combined exercise. The Cavalry Scouts responded to contact with a notional enemy during the exercise, before providing critical intelligence for Soldiers from the 197th Field Artillery Brigade to provide fire support. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)
New munitions replace cluster bombs on Central Command battlefield
A Soldier in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment looks for opposing forces at Udairi Training Range in Kuwait recently as part of a combined exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)
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Iraqi security forces members advance to their next objective after breaching an obstacle during the combat engineer task training course at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2016. Camp Besmaya is one of four Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR)building partner capacity locations dedicated to training Iraqi security forces. Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve is a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Josephine Carlson)
Counter-ISIL Forces Moving to Liberate Mosul, Raqqa
Iraqi security forces members advance to their next objective after breaching an obstacle during the combat engineer task training course at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2016. Camp Besmaya is one of four Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR)building partner capacity locations ded ...More
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released)
An Iraqi security forces soldier aims his M16 rifle at a target during react to contact training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. Training at building partner capacity sites is an integral part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s effort to train ISF personnel. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lisa Soy)
An Iraqi security forces soldier practices a prone shooting position at Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. Training at building partner capacity sites is an integral part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s global Coalition effort to train Iraqi security forces personnel to defeat ISIL. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Wooten)
President Donald J. Trump met with Generals Dunford, Votel, and Thomas at USCENTCOM headquarters MacDill Air Force Base on Feb 6, 2017. President Trump later addressed the troops, coalition representatives and senior U.S. commanders. (Photo by Sgt. Jordan Belser)
U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers Lt. Col. Kevin Trujillo, Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (Left), Col. Isaac Peltier, Commander of the 10th SFG(A), Gen. John Nicholson, Commander of the Resolute Support mission of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, stand with David and Rosemarie Byers, parents of Maj. Andrew Byers, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Seidl, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Russell after presenting them with their Silver Star Medals at Fort Carson, Colo., Feb. 1, 2017. Seidl and Russell were awarded, and Maj. Byers was posthumously awarded, the Silver Star for their actions in combat during the Battle of Boz Qandahari, Afghanistan on Nov. 2-3, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christopher Stevenson)
A U-2 taxis through a ceremonial shower after completing 30,000 flight hours at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. Firetrucks parked on either side of the U-2 and discharged water for the ceremony. The milestone marks the second U-2 in the Air Force fleet to reach the historic milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
170201-N-CS953-010 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 1, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), steams along in formation with ships from three other countries during Exercise Unified Trident 2017. Unified Trident is a multilateral maritime exercise with the U.S. Navy, Royal Navy, Australian Royal Navy and French Marine Nationale to be a enhance mutual capabilities improve tactical proficiency and strengthen partnerships in ensuring the free flow of commerce and freedom of navigation within the 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford)
380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief Airman 1st Class Mitchell signals an E-3 Sentry before completing a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. “Keeping the jets in the air for 14-16 hours a day is a really big deal,” Mitchell said. “Seeing them comeback after completing a safe flight is what keeps me motivated to do this job.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
Iraqi army Lt. Hager Haider, Iraqi Ranger instructor, coaches an Iraqi Ranger trainee Jan. 23, Camp Taji, Iraq. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, building partner capacity mission to increase the effectiveness of Iraqi forces fighting ISIL.
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Jan. 27, 2017) U.S.Ambassador to Kazakhstan, George Krol, fourth from right, Consul General Mark Moody, second from right, Plant 405 managers, and leadership of the Ministry of Defense pose for a group photo during a ceremony handing over a Huey II Helicopter to the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. This is the fourth Huey helicopter provided to Kazakhstan through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales Program. (Courtesy photo)
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DAHLKE, Afghanistan - The Task Force Gunfighters, Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment,, 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade, pilots and crew members of Team Chapman DUSTOFF. U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Charles (second from left), Staff Sgt. Trevor Thompson (fourth from right) and Capt. Cody Sneed (third from right) were recently awarded The Air Medal for their extraordinary efforts in the medical evacuation that saved the life of a Afghan National Army Soldier gravely wounded in a combat fire fight. Also pictured from left, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Craig Bakies, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Seiber, Staff Sgt. Kathryn Asurmendi, Sgt. Joshua Steveson, Spc. Justin Couvitier, Sgt. Chad Carmichael, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kerry Hall. DUSTOFF is an commonly used, traditional acronym for helicopter medical evacuation: Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army Capt. Cody Sneed, 2-1 GSAB)
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs - Aerial porters, a loadmaster, and a Marine all work together to push a pallet into the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 9, 2017. Austere locations can often be minimally manned so members must work across sections and sometimes even branches to help get the job done.
Senior Airman Dominic Rivera, a 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron craftsman, top, battles Spc. James Holder, a member of the 518th Tactical Installation Network, bottom, Jan. 22, 2017 during an Army combatives tournament at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The tournament tested the mixed martial arts skills of Airmen and Soldiers in a competitive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails through the Atlantic Ocean. Bush is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from the 590th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base prepares to take off in support of operations near Sirte, Libya. In conjunction with the Libyan Government of National Accord, the U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes Jan. 18, 2017 destroying two Daesh camps 45 kilometers southwest of Sirte. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Tillman, CJOC-B Air Advisor, discusses logistics with Iraqi Brig. Gen. Mustafa, Iraq Air Director, in the Combined Joint Operations Center -- Baghdad, Jan. 7. The multi-national Coalition provides assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces in the ongoing effort to defeat the Islamic State of the Levant.
Peshmerga soldiers practice urban room clearing during training at Bneslawa, Iraq, Jan. 10, 2017. The training was conducted as part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Ryan)
A Soldier in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment looks for opposing forces at Udairi Training Range in Kuwait recently as part of a combined exercise. The Cavalry Scouts responded to contact with a notional enemy during the exercise, before providing critical intelligence for Soldiers from the 197th Field Artillery Brigade to provide fire support. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)
Iraqi security forces members advance to their next objective after breaching an obstacle during the combat engineer task training course at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2016. Camp Besmaya is one of four Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR)building partner capacity locations dedicated to training Iraqi security forces. Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve is a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Josephine Carlson)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The ship's carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released)
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Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division verify inventory during an equipment layout led by the 401st Army Field Support Brigade at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 6. (U.S. Army photo by Justin Graff, 401st AFSB Public Affairs)
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GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 12, 2017 Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jalisa Hill, from Spring, Texas, signals for an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jalisa Hill, from Spring, Texas, signals for an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 12, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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Members of the Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force construct Joint Direct Attack Munitions at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 9, 2016. The RAAF has employed more than 1,600 munitions against ISIS since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. David, an imagery specialist with the 77 Squadron, captures a group photo of RAAF and U.S. Air Force munition technicians at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 9, 2016. During the shift Coalition partners assembled 8 Joint Direct Attack Munitions weighing a total of 4,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Staff Sgt. Josh Manning, a 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, left, guides a K-loader at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. Once the K-loader is correctly aligned with the cargo, aerial porters will push the cargo onto the K-loader and transport it to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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Soldiers from the 310th Multi-Role Bridge Company work alongside engineers from the British Army to dismantle an Acrow bridge they built together. The Acrow bridge built helped hone the skills of U.S. and British engineers in preparation to train Iraqi Army bridge engineers at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2017. The 310th MRBC is assigned to the 153rd Engineer Battalion, 176th Engineer Brigade (Task Force Chaos). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Maria Mengrone/Released)
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Horizontal construction engineers assigned to the 368th Engineer Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserve use a cement truck to build a concrete slab in Afghanistan. The battalion is assigned to the 176th Engineer Brigade (Task Force Chaos). Task Force Chaos is responsible for mission command and control of more than 1,600 Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve engineer forces across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility while deployed. (U.S. Army photo courtesy photo/released)
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Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command- Afghanistan, tours the logistics warehouses of the 215th Corps in Helmand in February, 2017 to assess logistical challenges and evaluate next steps to build capacity and sustainment progression for Operation Shafaq II Campaign. Accompanying him was Afghan Maj. Gen. Ahmadzai Sakhi, assistant director of the Ministry of Defense for technology, acquisition and logistics. "Our visit to the 215th Corps was to observe the Operation Shafaq II campaign sustainment progression by senior leadership from MoD and to personally evaluate critical areas where Combined Security Transition Command- Afghanistan can provide support," said Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of CSTC-A. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Combined Security Transition Command CSTC–A Public Affairs)
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Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, tours the logistics warehouses of the 215th Corps in Helmand in February, 2017, to assess logistical challenges and evaluate next steps to build capacity and sustainment progression for Operation Shafaq II Campaign. Accompanying him was Afghan Maj. Gen. Ahmadzai Sakhi, assistant director of the Ministry of Defense for technology, acquisition and logistics. "Our visit to the 215th Corps was to observe the Operation Shafaq II campaign sustainment progression by senior leadership from MoD and to personally evaluate critical areas where Combined Security Transition Command- Afghanistan can provide support," said Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, commanding general of CSTC-A. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Combined Security Transition Command CSTC–A Public Affairs)
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A mechanic from the 215th Corps fixes military vehicles during a visit of U.S. and Afghan high ranking officers. The visitors toured the 215th Corps' logistics warehouses in Helmand to assess logistical challenges and evaluate next steps to build capacity and sustainment progression for Operation Shafaq II Campaign. The 215th Corps, composed of three brigades of almost twelve thousand soldiers is stationed in Helmand, one of the most hotly-contested provinces in the country.(U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Combined Security Transition Command CSTC–A Public Affairs)
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An Iraqi security forces soldier practices a prone shooting position at Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Feb. 1, 2017. Training at building partner capacity sites is an integral part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s global Coalition effort to train Iraqi security forces personnel to defeat ISIL. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Wooten)
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170203-N-LI768-422 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 3, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)
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