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Jan. 29, 2018

U.S. Navy, Royal Saudi Naval Forces conclude exercise Indigo Response 18

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA — Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians wrapped up a week of advanced training during underwater mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise Indigo Response Jan. 25, 2018.

Gen. Joseph L. Votel [center], commander of the United States Central Command, greets Col. Scott Jackson [right] and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher D. Gunn [left], the command team for the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Jan. 18, 2018. Votel visited for an internal brief prior to 1st SFAB’s upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in the spring of 2018. SFABs are being developed and deployed as a solution to an enduring Army requirement in support of the defense strategy. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zoe Garbarino/Released)

Jan. 26, 2018

USCENTCOM commander Gen. Votel visits 1st SFAB during JRTC rotation

FORT POLK, La. — Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of the United States Central Command, visited Soldiers of 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade during their month-long training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Jan. 18.

U.S. Army MAJ Kendall Robinson, Division Chief, Capabilities and Requirements, Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate shows a Soldier an FN303 compressed air launcher. Joint service military personnel from U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and supporting commands had the opportunity to fire non-lethal weapons (NLW) at the MacDill Air Force Base firing range during a familiarization event (FAMFIRE), Jan. 18, 2018. The FAMFIRE was a demonstration of NLW capabilities, and a show of how NLW may be used in conjunction with lethal weapon systems to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in military operations. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)

Jan. 24, 2018

Non-lethal weapons on display at MacDill AFB range

MacDill AFB, Fla. — Joint service military personnel from U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) were given the opportunity to fire non-lethal weapons (NLW) at the MacDill Air force Base (AFB) firing range during a familiarization event (FAMFIRE), January 18, 2018.

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis announces the National Defense Strategy at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, Jan. 19. (DoD photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm)

Jan. 22, 2018

National Defense Strategy a ‘Good Fit for Our Times,’ Mattis Says

WASHINGTON — The new National Defense Strategy is a good fit for the times, emphasizing the return of great power rivalry, yet still addressing other threats that abound in the world today, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said today.

180107-N-XE158-0094 Mohammed Al-Ahmad Naval Base, KUWAIT (Jan. 7, 2018) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, and Kuwait Naval Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians participate in complete range autonomous breathing equipment training as part of exercise Eager Response 18. Eager Response 18 is a bilateral explosive ordnance disposal military exercise between the State of Kuwait and the United States. The exercise fortifies military-to-military relationships between the Kuwait Naval Force and U.S. Navy, advances the operational capabilities of Kuwaiti and U.S. forces to operate in the maritime domain, and enhances interoperability and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Louis Rojas/Released)

Jan. 22, 2018

Kuwait and US navies conclude EOD exercise Eager Response 18

MOHAMMED AL-AHMAD NAVAL BASE, Kuwait — Kuwait Naval Force (KNF) and U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians completed a week of advanced training during an explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasure operations exercise Eager Response Jan. 11.

180116-N-KA046-0378 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Jan. 16, 2017) Cmdr. Tyson Young, executive officer, left, and Cmdr. Peter Halvorsen, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) speak with Egyptian naval officers on the bridge wing. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

Jan. 19, 2018

USS Carney departs Alexandria, Egypt

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) departed Alexandria, Egypt, Jan. 17, 2018, after a port visit that enhanced relationships between the Egyptian Navy and the U.S. Navy.

Afghan National Defense Security Forces role players talk to Capt. Justin Alexander, a combat team advisor team leader assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade during a simulated event at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Jan. 13, 2018. The JRTC rotation was conducted in order to prepare the newly formed 1st SFAB for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in spring of 2018. SFAB’s provide combat advising capability while enabling brigade combat teams to prepare for decisive action, improving readiness of the Army and its partners. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zoe Garbarino/Released)

Jan. 17, 2018

1st SFAB combat advisor teams train for upcoming Afghanistan deployment

FORT POLK, La. — The convoy of American Soldiers and their Afghan counterparts came to a sudden halt as a group of Afghan villagers crowded the road. With raised voices, the villagers claimed that U.S. forces had attacked their livestock, and vehemently stated that they would not let the convoy pass until they received compensation for their damaged property.

Jan. 16, 2018

Millions Liberated From ‘Evil of ISIS,’ OIR Official Says

WASHINGTON — An Operation Inherent Resolve official said coalition and Iraqi forces have liberated millions of people from the “evil of ISIS,” with the efforts putting Iraq on a path toward greater security.

Czech Republic Gen. Petr Pavel, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, delivers remarks at the 178th Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense session in Brussels.

Jan. 16, 2018

NATO, Partner Defense Chiefs Discuss Afghanistan, Iraq, Command Structures

BRUSSELS — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is participating in the NATO Military Committee meeting in Brussels to help examine situations in Afghanistan, Iraq and on the alliance border with Russia.

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits on a ramp at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, before conducting combat airlift operations for U.S. and coalition forces in Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 27, 2017. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook

Jan. 8, 2018

Pentagon Spokesman Details Progress in Defeating ISIS

WASHINGTON — Coalition and partnered forces are building on progress in Iraq and Syria to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the director of press operations at the Pentagon told reporters.