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An Iraqi air force C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, after offloading troops Nov. 17, 2016. The airfield was recaptured from Da'esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow recommencement of air operations. is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Rivezzo)

Jan. 5, 2017

Iraqi air force drops letters on Mosul

MACDILL AFB, Fla — On Oct 17, 2016, the day the operation to liberate Mosul began, The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), an international not-for-profit organization that works with media and civil society activists to promote positive change in conflict zones and areas of turmoil around the world, launched a digital campaign tagged #LettersToMosul.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 134th EFS is flying combat missions for Operation Inherent Resolve to support and enable Iraqi Security Forces’ efforts with the unique capabilities provided by the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)

Jan. 4, 2017

U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrikes Eliminate Key ISIL Leaders in Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON — Air Force Col. John Dorrian, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, said U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have recently killed several prominent leaders of that organization.

Tech. Sgt. Lora Ramos, left, and Senior Airman William Klein, right, of the 557th RED HORSE walk down a newly built road at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Dec. 30, 2016. The 387th Air Expeditionary Group enlisted the help of various squadrons and groups to complete the new road and entry control point in approximately four months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)

Jan. 4, 2017

387th AEG, partner units complete road construction

SOUTHWEST ASIA — In addition to the work provided by the 387th Expeditionary Support Squadron civil engineering flight, the group enlisted the help of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group, including the 557th RED HORSE for certain tasks requiring heavy equipment.

Senior Airman Harlan Smith, 507th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron kisses his daughter and embraces his girlfriend prior to departing for a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Smith joined 93 other Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma who deployed prior to the holiday December 13, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Jon Quinlan)

Jan. 3, 2017

Tinker Citizen Airmen Deploy to Turkey

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Ninety-Four Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here departed for a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey to support Operation Inherent Resolve with KC-135R Stratotanker air refueling support. The group of Reserve Airmen, made up of a mix of operations group and maintenance group professionals is one of the largest groups to leave

Members of NATO Air Command - Afghanistan and the Afghan Civil Aviation Authority stand together during a group photo at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2017. The military and civilian aviation personnel held a ceremony which marked the integration of Afghan meteorologists into the NATO meteorology office at the busiest airport in Afghanistan. (NATO photo by Kay M. Nissen)

Jan. 3, 2017

NATO, ACAA integrate airport meteorology efforts

KABUL, Afghanistan — Members of NATO Air Command – Afghanistan and the Afghan Civil Aviation Authority held a ceremony to mark the integration of Afghan civilian meteorologists into the NATO meteorology office at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Jan. 1, 2016.

Inspectors General from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command-Operational Command Post inspect a fuel “bladder” at a fuel farm in central Iraq, recently. U.S. Army Central uses forward logistical elements to maintain fuel farms under contract with U.S. Army logistical specialists called contract representatives to ensure the operation is being conducted to the Army standard. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Hubbard, USARCENT Public Affairs)

Jan. 3, 2017

Fuel to fight: Inspector general and fuelers have special mission in ISIS fight

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Through a borrowed forward operating base office phone in central Iraq, Lt. Col. Helen King asks two Soldiers to raise their right hands.