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Dec. 21, 2017

Syrian Democratic Forces Continue to Drive Out ISIS, OIR Spokesman Says

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2017 — The Syrian Democratic Forces continue their momentum to drive the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria out of Syria in their advance against the enemy in the Khabur River area of the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Army Col. Ryan S. Dillon, spokesman for the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, told Pentagon reporters today.

Dec. 14, 2017

TF 51/5 commences bilateral amphibious combat rehearsal

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) announced the commencement of a bilateral amphibious combat rehearsal in international waters off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, yesterday.

Dec. 5, 2017

U.S.-Kuwaiti Partnership Forged in 1991 Liberation Endures, Mattis Says

WASHINGTON — The relationship forged between the United States and Kuwait during the war for Kuwait’s liberation in 1991 continues to grow, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters traveling with him.

Dec. 5, 2017

Mattis Pleased With Results of Aqaba Conference

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2017 — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said today that he was pleased with the results of the Aqaba Conference in Jordan, adding that the effort shows nations can work together to address shared threats. Mattis told reporters traveling with him to Pakistan that the conference, focused on West Africa and sponsored by Jordan’s King Abdullah II, is “a reminder that when there's the political will … countries with different domestic agendas [and] different foreign policies can certainly work together.”

Nov. 29, 2017

South Asia Strategy Provides 'Path to Win' in Afghanistan, Commander Says

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2017 — The new permissions available thanks to the South Asia strategy mean the campaign is on the "path to a win," the commander of NATO's Resolute Support mission and U.S. forces in Afghanistan told Pentagon reporters today.

Nov. 29, 2017

Combatant Command Enlisted Leaders Discuss Operations, NCO Empowerment

WASHINGTON — Combatant command senior enlisted leaders discussed operations against terrorists in their areas, the state of forces and what noncommissioned officers bring to the table internationally during a Pentagon briefing.

Nov. 27, 2017

SECNAV visits Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer met with leadership and spoke to service members aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain as part of a multinational tour of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 21.

Nov. 27, 2017

Winter is coming: ANDSF resupply forces in Marjah during Maiwand 8

LASHKAR GAH, AFGHANISTAN — With winter in full swing, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces continued offensive operations to expand the security belt around Lashkar Gah and ensure their personnel have what they need to continue to fight through the winter.

Nov. 27, 2017

Strikes target Taliban drug labs: 455th AEW plays key role

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN — The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing played a pivotal role in the combined operations against Taliban revenue streams, Nov. 19-22, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Nov. 20, 2017

U.S., Afghan forces target Taliban drug labs, hit ‘where it hurts’

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Afghan forces conducted a series of strikes against Taliban drug labs, to target the revenue streams of the terrorists, the commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. Forces Afghanistan said.