Jan. 30, 2017

Iraqi Security Force practices squad-level assault tactics

The Government of Iraq sends Iraqi Army and Border Guard Police units to Al Asad Air Base to learn and practice proven patrol and clearing techniques in urban warfare environments.

Jan. 30, 2017

369th SB trains on Army’s newest communications equipment

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT — While it may resemble a giant beach ball, the inflatable Ground Antenna Transmit Receive (GATR) Ball is actually the U.S. Army’s latest piece of satellite communications equipment. The technology is so new that the 369th Sustainment Brigade’s GATR Ball has a serial number in the single digits.

Jan. 30, 2017

Gunfighters Save the Day

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — On Sept. 21, 2016. Afghanistan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF) were operating in Khost Province, when they were pinned down by enemy heavy machine gun fire and facing a maneuvering enemy assault. One of their Soldiers suffered a gunshot wound to the head and required immediate medical evacuation. The ANDSF requested air support to medically evacuate their wounded.

Jan. 27, 2017

Pentagon Official Details Counter-ISIL Progress in Iraq, Syria

WASHINGTON — The coalition and its partners in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant continue to make gains in Iraq and Syria, a Pentagon spokesman said today.

Jan. 26, 2017

Squadron serves as strong link in OIR supply chain

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AFNS) — Aerial porters from the 870th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron worked steadily alongside loadmasters to load and offload aircraft around the flightline of Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, during a busy January afternoon; as they moved cargo and prepared it for its final destination. This constant loading and offloading of various items to and from aircraft requires careful coordination among the aerial porters of the 870th AEAS and they rely on each other’s expertise to efficiently perform their mission.

Jan. 25, 2017

Iraqi Forces Free Eastern Mosul From ISIL, OIR Commander Says

WASHINGTON — Iraqi security forces liberated eastern Mosul from more than two years of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s control, the commanding general of Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command Operation Inherent Resolve said.

Jan. 25, 2017

Airmen, Soldiers test their fighting skills

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — Former General of the Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur once said, “On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of victory.”

Jan. 25, 2017

Afghan Military Police Guard Command Training Exercise

AFGHANISTAN — The Afghan Military Police Guard Command (MPGC) conducted an emergency action drill exercise, Jan. 17, 2017, at the Afghanistan National Detention Facility Prison - Parwan (ANDFP-P).

Jan. 24, 2017

For my home, my homeland

Undisclosed Location — Cpl. Ali J. Mohammed, a supply Marine from Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, is serving as a translator with an SPMAGTF Advise and Assist team that supports Iraqi forces as they fight to oust ISIL from their country.

Jan. 24, 2017

Task Force Southwest Marines prep for Afghanistan deployment

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — Approximately 300 Marines assigned to Task Force Southwest are preparing for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan.