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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, shakes hands with Sailors during a visit to discuss operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and coalition operations to defeat ISIS. The King was accompanied by two of his sons, His Highness Brig. Gen. Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, commander of the Royal Guard, and His Highness Maj. Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa, commander of the Royal Guard Special Force; the commander-in-chief of the Bahrain Defense Force, His Excellency Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa; and the commander of the Bahraini Royal Navy, His Excellency Rear Adm. Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. Bahrain has been a partner with the United States in regional maritime security for nearly 70 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)

June 15, 2017

Bahrain King Visits Naval Forces Central Command

MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the Kingdom of Bahrain, visited the headquarters of Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), June 12.

Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Ahmadzai, center, the commanding general of the 215th Corps, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, right, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, speak following an advisory meeting at Camp Hanson, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. Several Marine advisors met with their Afghan counterparts to discuss current Maiwand Three operations in Nad-e Ali and Marjah. The 215th Corps’ 1st and 3rd Brigades are currently clearing the aforementioned cities with assistance and support from Task Force Southwest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

June 15, 2017

Task Force Southwest supports ANDSF Maiwand Three operations

U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest continue to support their Afghan National Defense Security Forces partners during offensive operations throughout Helmand Province. Known as Operation Maiwand Three, The Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ 1st and 3rd Brigades are clearing the Nad-e Ali and Marjah districts of enemy presence while also resupplying Kandaks in the area.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight to support Operation Inherent Resolve, the coalition effort to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, June 9, 2017. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles

June 14, 2017

ISIS Defeat in Mosul 'Inevitable,' Ground Forces Commander Says

The commander of Operation Inherent Resolve's Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command said Iraqi security forces are making progress every day against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in west Mosul, with the defeat of the enemy inevitable.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis tells senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee that President Donald J. Trump has assigned responsibility for determining the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan to him. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

June 14, 2017

President Gives Mattis Authority to Set U.S. Troop Strength in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has delegated authority to manage the number of U.S. troops sent to Afghanistan to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

(June 9, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., deputy commander U.S. Central Command, addresses coalition representatives at the conclusion of a force generation conference at USCENTCOM headquarters. The conference provided a venue for partner nations to volunteer personnel, equipment, and resources to the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) mission. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)

June 14, 2017

Coalition partner nations pledge CJTF-OIR mission assets

MacDill AFB, Fla. (June 14, 2017) — USCENTCOM personnel and coalition representatives from over 40 nations held a force generation conference June 7 - 9.

Marc J. Sievers, the U.S. Ambassador to Oman, left, and Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker Jr., the commanding general of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), right, are greeted by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense in Oman, center, during an office call in the SECGEN’s Office in Muscat, Oman, June 7, 2017. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the future and long-term logistical relationship between the United States and Oman. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Smith)

June 12, 2017

The Value of a Great Relationship

MUSCAT, Oman — Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker Jr., the commanding general of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) (TSC), met with Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, the Secretary General (SECGEN) of the Ministry of Defense for Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on June 7, 2017.

Soldiers assigned to the 368th Military Police Company from Guam process personnel out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 30, 2017. The customs office is responsible for inspecting personnel and cargo leaving Afghanistan and the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

June 12, 2017

A long way from home: Guam sentinels serve in Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN — With their deployment almost over and anticipating going back home, the soldiers keep their rifle sights firmly focused on the mission.

The 386 Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard presents the colors at a change-of-command ceremony Monday, June 5, 2017, at the base theater at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.. The honor guard performs at about a fifty events per six-month rotation.

June 9, 2017

386 AEW Honor Guard braves the elements, honors the past

SOUTHWEST ASIA — “The level in which I perform will never be dictated by the type of ceremony, the severity of the temperature, nor the size of the crowd.” This, the fifth line of the honor guard creed, takes on a significant meaning in a location where triple-digit heat is common. It was the stern reminder used by 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard lead

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2017) —1st Lt. Ahmad Shoaib Nabizada, honorary graduate, looks at his notes during the Spectrum Management class. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are to integrate its newest graduates in communication operations. These soldiers will be responsible for generating and ensuring accurate radio frequency signals, essential for combat operations, rescue missions and logistic support. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Resolute Support Public Affairs – Afghanistan)

June 8, 2017

Afghan soldiers take essential communication skills to battlefield

KABUL, Afghanistan — Communicating is an essential function for professional militaries.

170606-N-YL257-140 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 6, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to conduct flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 6, 2017. George H.W. Bush is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

June 8, 2017

George H. W. Bush CSG Conducts Strikes from Mediterranean

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) resumed strike missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, June 6. The GHWBCSG entered the Mediterranean Sea June 5, after conducting operations in support of OIR and maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.