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June 11, 2015
US sending up to 450 more troops to Iraq
President Barack Obama authorized Defense Secretary Ash Carter to provide a modest increase in additional U.S. personnel to be deployed to Iraq in a noncombat role, Defense Department officials announced Wednesday.
New base opens possibilities for Iraqi forces, chairman says
The addition of up to 450 troops and the opening of a training base in Taqaddam, Iraq, is an adjustment to the campaign, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.
June 10, 2015
US Marine team shipping morale where it's needed most
For deployed service members, access to everyday amenities is scarce, so little things can make a huge difference.
Maintenance key part of combat airpower in Afghanistan
Maintainers are the first and last people pilots see when flying combat sorties. They’re always there to ensure pilots have a properly functioning aircraft.
ISIL fears airpower, air commander says
At the coalition hub for airpower operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the commander and coalition partners know they are making a difference in the fight against Daesh.
June 9, 2015
Air-ground task force practices pilot recovery mission during exercise
Coalition military aircraft populate the skies above Iraq and Syria, running daily strike missions.
Answering the call – DoD civilians deploy to Afghanistan
Many civilians deploy, citing a variety of reasons, and some deploy for long periods of time and serve multiple tours.
Royal Canadian Air Force marks milestones in fight against ISIL
Canada’s air forces recently reached two significant milestones, surpassing their 1,000th sortie flown and exceeding 100 airstrikes in support of the coalition air campaign in Iraq and Syria.
June 8, 2015
Enlisted leaders from CENTCOM region countries discuss role of NCO in today’s military
Senior noncommissioned officers and officers from a number of countries in the U.S. Central Command region recently gathered here to discuss the role of the NCO corps in their nation’s military.
UK announces expansion of its anti-ISIL training effort in Iraq
The United Kingdom's prime minister authorized the deployment of up to 125 additional British troops to Iraq where they would join the coalition countering Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists as the UK government steps up its efforts to provide training to Iraqi forces.