Feb. 23, 2017

U.S., Oman, France and U.K. Commence Exercise Khunjar Haad

MUSCAT, Oman — The U.S. Navy with the Royal Navy of Oman, the Royal Navy and French Marine Nationale kicked off the 22nd iteration of Exercise Khunjar Haad, an annual multilateral mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 19.

Feb. 23, 2017

US Marines, Omani Soldiers begin Exercise Sea Soldier 17

SALALAH, Oman — SALALAH, Oman - Launching from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Oman, more than 250 U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG)/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) began training alongside soldiers from the Royal Army of Oman’s 11th Brigade for Exercise Sea Soldier in

Feb. 22, 2017

OIR Official: 'Conditions Have Been Set' for ISIS Defeat in Western Mosul

WASHINGTON — Iraqi forces are advancing into western Mosul and making steady gains in efforts to liberate the area from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, said Air Force Col. John Dorrian, Inherent Resolve spokesman.

Feb. 22, 2017

C&E sends heavy equipment to support Iraq, counter ISIL

PHILADELPHIA — Armored bulldozers and track loaders provided by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are playing a role in protecting Iraq from the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Feb. 21, 2017

Iraqi Security Forces Move in to Liberate West Mosul, Official Says

WASHINGTON — Since operations began over the weekend to retake West Mosul from two years of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria control, Iraqi security forces have already retaken more than 48 square miles of ISIS-held territory near the city, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Feb. 20, 2017

Mattis Meets With Middle Eastern Leaders

WASHINGTON — On his first trans-Atlantic trip in his current post, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with leaders from three U.S. allies in the Middle East, according to a news release issued by the Defense Department.

Feb. 20, 2017

Mattis Praises Resilient Iraqi Army During Baghdad Visit

WASHINGTON — During his first trip to Baghdad as defense secretary, Jim Mattis praised the Iraqi army and noted those forces are now focused on liberating west Mosul.

Feb. 19, 2017

Iraqi Security Forces Begin Operations to Liberate West Mosul

SOUTHWEST ASIA — The government of Iraq and Iraqi security forces announced the commencement of operations to liberate western Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Feb. 16, 2017

Air Force exchange pilot fights ISIS with Italian coalition partners

AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR — In the air war to degrade and ultimately defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, an air coalition of 20 nations from around the world work together to equip, inform and deploy air forces across the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Feb. 16, 2017

Determination leads to Domination

TAMPA — January 20, 2017 marked one year since the suicide death of her youngest brother who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The next day U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jennifer Palacios channeled that pain into three State of Florida powerlifting records.