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Archive: May, 2015

May 8, 2015

US defense leaders reaffirm support of Iraq’s fight against ISIL

The Pentagon’s senior leader reiterated their commitment to help the Iraqi government and other allies.

May 8, 2015

Initial Class of Syrian Opposition Forces Begin Training

U.S. military and partner forces have begun training the initial class of appropriately vetted Syrian opposition recruits.

May 7, 2015

Equipment program in Afghanistan helps ensure partner success

Coalition forces in Afghanistan have an equipment program that helps ensure they have what is needed for missions.

May 7, 2015

Airmen earn medals for heroism in Afghanistan

Three special tactics combat controllers were awarded the Air Force Cross and two Silver Star medals.

May 6, 2015

US military builds trust with local Afghans by reducing legal claims backlog

U.S. military claims officials here have implemented a program to assist local Afghan citizens and as a result are strengthening the relationship between coalition forces and the local community while building trust and confidence.

May 6, 2015

18-nation exercise kicks off in Jordan

Exercise Eager Lion, which kicked off here this week, is of unique importance in light of recent history in the region.

May 6, 2015

Civilians serve their country, deploy with military teammates

Often working behind the scenes in support of their military teammates, civilian employees help provide a stable foundation at installations worldwide

May 6, 2015

ISIL losing ground, forced into defensive position, CJTF-OIR official says

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is losing ground.

May 4, 2015

ISIL experiencing setbacks in Iraq, Syria, CENTCOM spokesman says

While Beiji and Ramadi in Iraq remain contested between Iraqi security forces and extremist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant militants, ISIL is experiencing setbacks, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said Friday.

May 1, 2015

Counter-ISIL military coalition concludes operational planning conference

The operational planning conference further developed and refined coalition campaign plans designed to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.