Feb. 22, 2017

C&E sends heavy equipment to support Iraq, counter ISIL

PHILADELPHIA — Armored bulldozers and track loaders provided by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are playing a role in protecting Iraq from the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Feb. 21, 2017

Iraqi Security Forces Move in to Liberate West Mosul, Official Says

WASHINGTON — Since operations began over the weekend to retake West Mosul from two years of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria control, Iraqi security forces have already retaken more than 48 square miles of ISIS-held territory near the city, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Feb. 20, 2017

Mattis Meets With Middle Eastern Leaders

WASHINGTON — On his first trans-Atlantic trip in his current post, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with leaders from three U.S. allies in the Middle East, according to a news release issued by the Defense Department.

Feb. 20, 2017

Mattis Praises Resilient Iraqi Army During Baghdad Visit

WASHINGTON — During his first trip to Baghdad as defense secretary, Jim Mattis praised the Iraqi army and noted those forces are now focused on liberating west Mosul.

Feb. 19, 2017

Iraqi Security Forces Begin Operations to Liberate West Mosul

SOUTHWEST ASIA — The government of Iraq and Iraqi security forces announced the commencement of operations to liberate western Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Feb. 16, 2017

Air Force exchange pilot fights ISIS with Italian coalition partners

AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR — In the air war to degrade and ultimately defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, an air coalition of 20 nations from around the world work together to equip, inform and deploy air forces across the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Feb. 16, 2017

Determination leads to Domination

TAMPA — January 20, 2017 marked one year since the suicide death of her youngest brother who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The next day U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jennifer Palacios channeled that pain into three State of Florida powerlifting records.

Feb. 16, 2017

U.S., NATO to Accelerate' Counter-ISIS Fight, Mattis Says

WASHINGTON — The United States and its NATO partners intend to intensify efforts to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said during a meeting in Brussels.

Feb. 15, 2017

Mattis Highlights U.S. Commitment to NATO, Warns of 'Arc of Insecurity'

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis highlighted the U.S. commitment to NATO, saying that for seven decades the world has watched NATO become the most successful and powerful military alliance in modern history.

Feb. 15, 2017

ISIS Losing Fighters, Leaders, Resources, Inherent Resolve Spokesman Says

WASHINGTON — British Army Maj. Gen. Rupert Jones, Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, said they've liberated more than 3,900 square kilometers of territory around Raqqa, liberating tens of thousands of people from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.