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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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Army 2nd Lt. Eva Gibbons, assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, stands with Yassmin, her Afghan counterpart, during an advising engagement at the 202nd Police Zone Regional Training Center in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2016. Yassmin is a doctor, and is currently the only female working at the RTC
Common Ground
Army 2nd Lt. Eva Gibbons, assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, stands with Yassmin, her Afghan counterpart, during an advising engagement at the 202nd Police Zone Regional Training Center in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2016. Yassmin is a doctor, and is currently the only female working at the RTC
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President Barack Obama speaks at the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 commemoration ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Sept. 11, 2016. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
President Barack Obama
President Barack Obama speaks at the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 commemoration ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Sept. 11, 2016. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
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Peshmerga soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 1st Regional Guard Brigade, stand in formation during the Modern Brigade Course 2 graduation ceremony at the Menila Training Center, Iraq, July 28, 2016. Representatives from the U.S. Army, which provided equipment, and the Coalition trainers who taught the course attended the graduation to show their support for the battalion. The building partner capacity mission aims to increase the security capacity of local forces fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones/Released)
Peshmerga graduate from Modern Brigade Course 2
Peshmerga soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 1st Regional Guard Brigade, stand in formation during the Modern Brigade Course 2 graduation ceremony at the Menila Training Center, Iraq, July 28, 2016. Representatives from the U.S. Army, which provided equipment, and the Coalition trainers who taught the course attended the gra ...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)
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)
Army 2nd Lt. Eva Gibbons, assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, stands with Yassmin, her Afghan counterpart, during an advising engagement at the 202nd Police Zone Regional Training Center in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2016. Yassmin is a doctor, and is currently the only female working at the RTC
President Barack Obama speaks at the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 commemoration ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Sept. 11, 2016. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Peshmerga soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 1st Regional Guard Brigade, stand in formation during the Modern Brigade Course 2 graduation ceremony at the Menila Training Center, Iraq, July 28, 2016. Representatives from the U.S. Army, which provided equipment, and the Coalition trainers who taught the course attended the graduation to show their support for the battalion. The building partner capacity mission aims to increase the security capacity of local forces fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones/Released)

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Get an inside look of a CH-53E Super Stallion providing security for the USS San Antonio (LPD-17) during its transit through the Strait of Hormuz #US5Fleet U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet
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Congrats Pfc. Issa! Semper Fi! Amanda Issa, a teenager when she moved to the U.S., referred to the Marines she saw in Mosul as heroes. Now, a Marine private first class herself, she wears the same Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and has the potential to be a hero for another little girl. She graduated in the top 10 in her high school and went on to earn an associates degree in global studies from Oakland Community College before enlisting in the Marine Corps. #Marines #CJTFOIR #ISIL
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Meet the people who serve NATO's Resolute Support! Today, Martin Kresta from Armáda České republiky (Czech Army) In two days: Australia #thisismymission #NATO #commitment #trainadviseassist
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A sign from above? A helo prepares to land aboard USS STOUT (DDG 55) while both are #ForwardDeployed to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bill Dodge)
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Patton’s Own! Today, Under Secretary of the Army the Honorable Patrick Murphy, visited with Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett and the senior staff of U.S. Army Central. U.S. Army Central
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Capturing unique capabilities and building teams to #DefeatDaesh U.S. Air Forces Central Command
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The Coalition welcomes the Charles De Gaulle, Vive La France! @CJTFOIR #defeatdaesh #onemissionmanynations Armée française - Opérations militaires Armée de Terre Marine Nationale Armée de l'air Defense.gouv
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Defend the Region - Starts with preparation, training, and relationships @USAFCENT #DefeatDaesh
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Coalition Shapes Mosul Fight by Removing ISIL Leaders From Battlefield @CJTFOIR #DefeatDaesh #InherentResolve
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September 30: Military airstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq SOUTHWEST ASIA – On Sept. 29, coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft and rocket artillery against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. @CJTFOIR #DefeatDaesh
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