Peshmerga soldiers participate in a break from contact drill under the supervision of Italian trainers near Erbil, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2016. Coalition trainers in Northern Iraq have trained more than 6,000 Peshmerga soldiers in basic and advanced infantry skills. This training is part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission to enable the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Jacob Hamby/Released)
The Battle for Mosul Begins
Peshmerga soldiers participate in a break from contact drill under the supervision of Italian trainers near Erbil, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2016. Coalition trainers in Northern Iraq have trained more than 6,000 Peshmerga soldiers in basic and advanced infantry skills. This training is part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation ...More
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Peshmerga soldiers acquire targets by using the scopes on their M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle during the sniper portion of a combined arms training exercise near Erbil, Iraq, July 26, 2016. The combined arms exercise allowed trainers to review the soldiers’ understanding of all the training conducted over the past several weeks during the modern brigade course. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve aims to enable and equip indigenous forces to take the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant head on while leveraging Coalition nation airpower to halt the terrorist’s momentum. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones/Released)
Peshmerga soldiers conduct final training exercise
Peshmerga soldiers acquire targets by using the scopes on their M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle during the sniper portion of a combined arms training exercise near Erbil, Iraq, July 26, 2016. The combined arms exercise allowed trainers to review the soldiers’ understanding of all the training conducted over the past several ...More
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Soldiers of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, fire a rocket from a M142 high mobility rocket system during a decisive action training environment exercise on Oct. 4, 2016 near Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The unit certified four HIMARS operator crews as well as a contingent of forward observers during the exercise (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman)
Launching into Readiness
Soldiers of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, fire a rocket from a M142 high mobility rocket system during a decisive action training environment exercise on Oct. 4, 2016 near Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The unit certified four HIMARS operator crews as well as a contingent of forward observers dur ...More
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Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony Sept. 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Issa, 21, from Madison Heights, Mich., grew up in Mosul, Iraq, and moved to the U.S. in May 2011. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Mosul, Iraq, native ships to Marine boot camp on Parris Island
Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony Sept. 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Issa, 21, from Madison Heights, Mich., grew up in Mosul, Iraq, and moved to the U.S. in May 2011. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
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Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, awards a coin to Private First Class Nathaniel Hill, Utilities Equipment Repairer with Golf Company, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force Strike, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Coalition troops arrived to Qayyarah West Airfield to enable the Iraqi Security Forces to defeat Da'esh by providing logistical, engineering and artillery fires in support of the liberation of Mosul. The mission of Operation Inherent Resolve is to defeat Da’esh (an Arabic acronym for ISIL) in Iraq and Syria by supporting the Government of Iraq with trainers, advisors and fire support, to include aerial strikes and artillery fire. (USMC photo by Capt. Ryan E. Alvis/Released)
Commander visits troops at Qayyarah West Airfield
Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, awards a coin to Private First Class Nathaniel Hill, Utilities Equipment Repairer with Golf Company, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force Strike, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentuc ...More
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American advisors from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) flew a three ship MD-530 Cayuse Warrior training mission Aug. 25, 2016. The group left Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, and flew over Kabul to a training range. After firing rockets and machine guns, the group flew back to HKIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)
The MD-530 Experience
American advisors from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) flew a three ship MD-530 Cayuse Warrior training mission Aug. 25, 2016. The group left Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, and flew over Kabul to a training range. After firing rockets and machine guns, the group flew back to HKIA. (U.S. A ...More
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A Soldier inspects a soil sample at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq. U.S. forces are readily deployable to anywhere on the planet and have the capability to set up operations under very harsh conditions to meet the required objectives. A set of environmental guidelines is followed to minimize initial impact and alternatives that are more protective of human health and the environment are constantly implemented as operations transition from initial deployment into sustainment.
Protecting the Environment
A Soldier inspects a soil sample at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq. U.S. forces are readily deployable to anywhere on the planet and have the capability to set up operations under very harsh conditions to meet the required objectives. A set of environmental guidelines is followed to minimize initial impact and alternatives tha ...More
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U.S Army Soldiers with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Strike, execute a fire mission in northern Iraq, Aug. 14 2016, during an operation to support the Iraqi army. Battery C is supporting the Iraqi security forces with indirect fires as retake territory from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Artillery units in Iraq serve two roles: to provide force protection for Coalition and Iraqi security forces and to support ISF ground maneuver, enabling them to defeat Da’esh. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Daniel I Johnson/Released)
The Gun Raid
U.S Army Soldiers with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Strike, execute a fire mission in northern Iraq, Aug. 14 2016, during an operation to support the Iraqi army. Battery C is supporting the Iraqi security forces with indirect fires as retake territory from the Islamic State of Ir ...More
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Command Sgt. Maj. William Thetford, left, the senior enlisted leader of U.S. Central Command, presents a coin to Spc. Rena Hildreth, right, a unit supply specialist with the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade on Sep. 15, 2016 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Thetford recognized several Soldiers with coins for their military excellence during his two-day visit to Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden)
CENTCOM CSM visits Kuwait troops
Command Sgt. Maj. William Thetford, left, the senior enlisted leader of U.S. Central Command, presents a coin to Spc. Rena Hildreth, right, a unit supply specialist with the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade on Sep. 15, 2016 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Thetford recognized several Soldiers with coins for their military excelle ...More
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Peshmerga soldiers participate in a break from contact drill under the supervision of Italian trainers near Erbil, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2016. Coalition trainers in Northern Iraq have trained more than 6,000 Peshmerga soldiers in basic and advanced infantry skills. This training is part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission to enable the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Jacob Hamby/Released)
Peshmerga soldiers acquire targets by using the scopes on their M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle during the sniper portion of a combined arms training exercise near Erbil, Iraq, July 26, 2016. The combined arms exercise allowed trainers to review the soldiers’ understanding of all the training conducted over the past several weeks during the modern brigade course. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve aims to enable and equip indigenous forces to take the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant head on while leveraging Coalition nation airpower to halt the terrorist’s momentum. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones/Released)
Soldiers of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, fire a rocket from a M142 high mobility rocket system during a decisive action training environment exercise on Oct. 4, 2016 near Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The unit certified four HIMARS operator crews as well as a contingent of forward observers during the exercise (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman)
Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony Sept. 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Issa, 21, from Madison Heights, Mich., grew up in Mosul, Iraq, and moved to the U.S. in May 2011. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, awards a coin to Private First Class Nathaniel Hill, Utilities Equipment Repairer with Golf Company, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force Strike, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Coalition troops arrived to Qayyarah West Airfield to enable the Iraqi Security Forces to defeat Da'esh by providing logistical, engineering and artillery fires in support of the liberation of Mosul. The mission of Operation Inherent Resolve is to defeat Da’esh (an Arabic acronym for ISIL) in Iraq and Syria by supporting the Government of Iraq with trainers, advisors and fire support, to include aerial strikes and artillery fire. (USMC photo by Capt. Ryan E. Alvis/Released)
American advisors from Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) flew a three ship MD-530 Cayuse Warrior training mission Aug. 25, 2016. The group left Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, and flew over Kabul to a training range. After firing rockets and machine guns, the group flew back to HKIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)
A Soldier inspects a soil sample at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq. U.S. forces are readily deployable to anywhere on the planet and have the capability to set up operations under very harsh conditions to meet the required objectives. A set of environmental guidelines is followed to minimize initial impact and alternatives that are more protective of human health and the environment are constantly implemented as operations transition from initial deployment into sustainment.
U.S Army Soldiers with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Strike, execute a fire mission in northern Iraq, Aug. 14 2016, during an operation to support the Iraqi army. Battery C is supporting the Iraqi security forces with indirect fires as retake territory from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Artillery units in Iraq serve two roles: to provide force protection for Coalition and Iraqi security forces and to support ISF ground maneuver, enabling them to defeat Da’esh. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Daniel I Johnson/Released)
Command Sgt. Maj. William Thetford, left, the senior enlisted leader of U.S. Central Command, presents a coin to Spc. Rena Hildreth, right, a unit supply specialist with the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade on Sep. 15, 2016 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Thetford recognized several Soldiers with coins for their military excellence during his two-day visit to Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden)

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