Jan. 5, 2017

DoD Spokesman: U.S. Airstrikes Weaken Al-Qaida, ISIL Terrorists

WASHINGTON — A series of precision U.S. airstrikes against al-Qaida operatives this week in northwestern Syria’s Idlib province killed more than 20 militants and destroyed eight vehicles and nine structures, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.

Jan. 5, 2017

Iraqi air force drops letters on Mosul

MACDILL AFB, Fla — On Oct 17, 2016, the day the operation to liberate Mosul began, The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), an international not-for-profit organization that works with media and civil society activists to promote positive change in conflict zones and areas of turmoil around the world, launched a digital campaign tagged #LettersToMosul.

Jan. 4, 2017

U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrikes Eliminate Key ISIL Leaders in Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON — Air Force Col. John Dorrian, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, said U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have recently killed several prominent leaders of that organization.

Jan. 4, 2017

387th AEG, partner units complete road construction

SOUTHWEST ASIA — In addition to the work provided by the 387th Expeditionary Support Squadron civil engineering flight, the group enlisted the help of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group, including the 557th RED HORSE for certain tasks requiring heavy equipment.

Jan. 3, 2017

Tinker Citizen Airmen Deploy to Turkey

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Ninety-Four Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here departed for a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey to support Operation Inherent Resolve with KC-135R Stratotanker air refueling support. The group of Reserve Airmen, made up of a mix of operations group and maintenance group professionals is one of the largest groups to leave

Jan. 3, 2017

NATO, ACAA integrate airport meteorology efforts

KABUL, Afghanistan — Members of NATO Air Command – Afghanistan and the Afghan Civil Aviation Authority held a ceremony to mark the integration of Afghan civilian meteorologists into the NATO meteorology office at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Jan. 1, 2016.

Jan. 3, 2017

Fuel to fight: Inspector general and fuelers have special mission in ISIS fight

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Through a borrowed forward operating base office phone in central Iraq, Lt. Col. Helen King asks two Soldiers to raise their right hands.

Dec. 30, 2016

US, UK and French Combine Forces in US Task Force 50

MANAMA, Bahrain — The French anti-air frigate FS Forbin joined U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's (NAVCENT) Task Force (CTF) 50 on Dec. 27. The integration of FS Forbin marks the first time a French unit has integrated with the task force while being led by the Royal Navy. The French previously led CTF 50 last December, commanding it from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle. "Forbin is committed to working together with the U.S. and Royal Navy," said Capt. Christophe Cluzel, commander of Forbin. "France continues to value the partnerships with our allies in order to protect the maritime domain."

Dec. 29, 2016

Face of Defense: Soldier Reflects on His 9 Deployments

NORTHERN IRAQ, Dec. 22, 2016 — Following the 9/11 attacks, Brian Bailey, then a private first class, arrived at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).[

Dec. 29, 2016

Face of Defense: Airman Learns Lessons From Afghanistan Duty

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The first thing you notice about Air Force Airman 1st Class Corynn Marcelo when she talks about her recent deployment to Afghanistan is her professionalism and military bearing.