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Jan. 17, 2018
1st SFAB combat advisor teams train for upcoming Afghanistan deployment
FORT POLK, La. — The convoy of American Soldiers and their Afghan counterparts came to a sudden halt as a group of Afghan villagers crowded the road. With raised voices, the villagers claimed that U.S. forces had attacked their livestock, and vehemently stated that they would not let the convoy pass until they received compensation for their damaged property.
Jan. 16, 2018
Millions Liberated From ‘Evil of ISIS,’ OIR Official Says
WASHINGTON — An Operation Inherent Resolve official said coalition and Iraqi forces have liberated millions of people from the “evil of ISIS,” with the efforts putting Iraq on a path toward greater security.
NATO, Partner Defense Chiefs Discuss Afghanistan, Iraq, Command Structures
BRUSSELS — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is participating in the NATO Military Committee meeting in Brussels to help examine situations in Afghanistan, Iraq and on the alliance border with Russia.
Jan. 8, 2018
Pentagon Spokesman Details Progress in Defeating ISIS
WASHINGTON — Coalition and partnered forces are building on progress in Iraq and Syria to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the director of press operations at the Pentagon told reporters.
Jan. 5, 2018
US, coalition forces ready to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in 2018
SOUTHWEST ASIA — Today, the 70 nations and four organizations that comprise the coalition that is dedicated to the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria reflect on progress made in 2017 and look forward to 2018, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported Monday.
Coalition engineers erect steel bridge in Raqqah
RAQQAH, SYRIA — Engineers attached to the Special Operations Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve led the effort, which allows the Raqqah Internal Security Force to provide security to the people of Raqqah and facilitates greater humanitarian assistance and relief efforts there.
Dec. 28, 2017
U.S.-led coalition forces make decisive gains against ISIS in 2017
WASHINGTON — 2017 was a momentous year for the U.S.-led coalition's fight against ISIS, as the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve broke the group's three-year stranglehold on Mosul, Iraq, and also liberated the group's self-proclaimed capital in Raqqa, Syria.
Inherent Resolve official describes Defeat-ISIS campaign progress
WASHINGTON — The coalition’s efforts against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have been successful, but there is still much to do, an Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander said.
Blended Military Retirement System to Take Effect Jan. 1
WASHINGTON — One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 24, 2017
Medal of Honor Recipient Celebrates Christmas With Military Family
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FENTY, Afghanistan — Thanks to the 2017 USO Holiday Tour, retired Army Capt. Flo Groberg celebrated Christmas with his brothers- and sisters-in-arms at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan – returning as a symbol of bravery and resiliency.