Operation Inherent Resolve
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Official Twitter account of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. **Following, RTs, links, and likes ≠ endorsement.
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.@USArmy Soldiers provide armed overwatch at the U.S. Embassy Compound in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 1, 2020. (@DeptofDefense photos by @BritishArmy Lt. Col. Adrian Weale).@StateDept
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Fearless in any terrain. The Bradley Fighting.Vehicle is the ultimate force multiplier. @USArmy-led Coalition forces operate BFVs near.al-Shadaddi, northeast Syria. Our Coalition remains.#ready to defend our allies and partner forces against.any threat. @uscentcom @usarmycentral
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U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force JTAC, partnered with Syrian Democratic Forces in 2021, to conduct an Apache live-fire in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. #OneMissionManyNations
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Every action counts when it comes to security. The 324th Military Police Battalion and @SDF_Syria train to secure and move detainees in northeast Syria. @CENTCOM @usarmycentral.#CJTFOIR #Partnership #SyrianDemocraticForces #SDF #Syria #Security
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#Coalition forces and @cmoc_sdf continue conducting combined security patrols in NE Syria. We remain committed to supporting our #SDF partners and the people of NE Syria in their efforts to build a safe and secure region, free of ISIS influence. #AdviseAssistEnable
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Training and detaining. The 324th Military Police Battalion and @SDF_Syria continue training to secure and move detainees in northeast Syria. @CENTCOM @usarmycentral .#CJTFOIR #Partnership #SyrianDemocraticForces #SDF #Syria #Security
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M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles have arrived in North East Syria. The Bradley's enable continued force protection for @Coalition partners in their ongoing #defeatdaesh mission.
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We applaud the women in Iraq & Syria who stood resolute in the face of adversity & appreciate their contribution to the strengthening of the regional security & stability. Happy International Women's Day!
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Members of our Syrian Democratic Forces test their knowledge and capabilities by conducting clearance operations and vehicle dismounts during a final combat assessment in Syria. #OneMissionManyNations
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.@USArmy #Soldiers provide overwatch to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photos by Maj. Charlie Dietz).@StateDept
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Coalition Forces did not participate or strike locations in Iraq. We are monitoring reports of an incident in Jurf Al Sakhar and remain prepared to support our Iraqi partners.
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U.S. #Soldiers 🇺🇸 and military working dogs 🐶 with 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conduct a live fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq 🇮🇶. The exercise was conducted to build teamwork between the dogs and their handlers.
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The women in Rojava have been instrumental in the fight to #DefeatDaesh. The Coalition commends those women who fought bravely & sacrificed their lives alongside their male counterparts & continue to work tirelessly to enhance security & stability in NE Syria.
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Everyone, meet "The Dude"!🐺🇺🇸. The Dude is a patrol explosives protection dog assigned to force protection. Recently he flew in a CH-47 Chinook during a live-fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The Dude participated in the exercise as part of a route clearance validation.
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Local children walk behind @USArmy Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, 44th IBCT, during a joint patrol with members of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria. #OneMissionManyNations @NJNationalGuard @usarmycentral
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Female Peshmerga forces have become active fighters on the front lines of the battle against ISIS. These women fight bravely and demonstrate that they are a valuable asset to combat forces.
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"We extend our sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Kurdistan Commando Forces commander and brave Peshmerga martyr, Akam Omar. We mourn the loss of a dedicated professional and honor the service he exemplified to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region." - MG Matthew McFarlane
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Female Peshmerga soldiers participate in a 7-week course to become instructors on weapons and tactics during an Advanced Instructor course at Bnasawa Training Center, Erbil, Iraq. #TrainAdvise #WomenPeaceSecurity
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Bradley Fighting Vehicles provide the rapid flexibility needed to protect critical petroleum resources. The @Coalition continues to work alongside the SDF in their long term commitment to #defeatdaesh in NE Syria.
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🇺🇸 @USArmy Soldiers from @3rdSFAB, assigned to @CJTFOIR, conducted a .50-caliber machine gun training exercise in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Our team strengthens alliances, ensures readiness, and fosters collaboration in the ongoing fight against ISIS. @CENTCOM @usarmycentral
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The @Coalition routinely re-postures force elements in NE Syria to ensure the protection of our forces, support our partners and the enduring mission to #DefeatDaesh
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U.S. #Soldiers 🇺🇸 assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a live-fire exercise with an M777 towed 155mm howitzer at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq 🇮🇶.#Bang #DefeatDaesh
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M2 Bradleys continue to provide rapid response and support capabilities to our Coalition partners in NE Syria. #defeatdaesh
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Recent attacks targeting #Coalition Forces and our #SDF partners will not deter our shared resolve in ensuring the enduring defeat of ISIS. Distractions such as these will not stop our combined progress toward a stable and secure region. #AdviseAssistEnable #DefeatISIS
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Happy New Year from the Coalition! 2020 was a busy and successful year in the mission to #DefeatDaesh. We thank our partners for their continued dedication and hope everyone has a prosperous 2021.
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The @Coalition continues to utilize A2 Bradleys to provide force protection and support to our partner forces in NE Syria. U.S. Soldiers attached to CJTF-OIR recently stopped to hand out candy and interact with the locals during a convoy operation.
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“We recognize that military action alone will not ensure success and will continue to advocate continued support towards the enduring defeat of Daesh.” - Lt. Gen. Paul LaCamera, CJTF-OIR commanding general.
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Today marks the 8th anniversary of ISIS atrocities perpetrated against the Yazidi people. We stand in solidarity w/ the Yazidi community to honor the victims of the massacre & support the survivors in their path to recovery & their fight for justice.
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Statement by CJTF-OIR Commander on air strike in NE Syria resulting in civilian casualties:
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The @coalition now includes 77 nations and outer space! Captain Brian Fong recited his Oath of Office for the U.S. Space Force🇺🇸 Sep 5 in Iraq🇮🇶. Fong is the first @SpaceForceDoD Officer in CJTF-OIR history.
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The @Coalition remains steadfast in its commitment to our partners in NE Syria. M2 Bradley convoys provide necessary support in the enduring mission to #DefeatDaesh.
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The Coalition is dedicated to the continued success of our partners in NE Syria as they demonstrate their capabilities in the fight to #DefeatDaesh. These relationships are important in the Coalition and SDF #SupportToStabilization.
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Today is the 1-year anniversary of the liberation of #Mosul #Iraq from the brutal terror of #Daesh and its fake caliphate. The #Coalition is proud of our partners and their resolve in working towards lasting peace and stability for all Iraqi people. #AfterDaesh #CoalitionProgress
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Task Force Toro, a Spanish helicopter unit assigned to CJTF-OIR, recently held a change of command. @EjercitoTierra continues to be a vital member in the fight to #DefeatDaesh in Iraq and Syria.
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Earlier today members of Task Force Toro stationed in Iraq held a ceremony celebrating the National Day of Spain. The @EjercitoTierra remains a vital partner of the @Coalition in the enduring mission to #DefeatDaesh.
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Yesterday, our Spanish partners hosted a Hispanic Power Race for Spanish National Day. Teams of four competed in events, which included burpees, deadlifts, tire drags, vehicle pulls and much more! ¡Viva España!. 📸by SPC Matthew Wantroba
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Despite incorrect information about changes to military forces in the city of Manbij, Syria, #CJTFOIR has seen no indication that these claims are true. We call on everyone to respect the integrity of Manbij and the safety of its citizens. #DefeatISIS.
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The Coalition will continue to work side by side with the SDF to #defeatDaesh. Together, we are committed to continue to strengthen cooperation across all Coalition lines of effort in order to ensure that Daesh is unable to resurge.
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French Fusilier Commandos 🇫🇷 lead many exercises to keep their combat abilities sharp. The skills of the commandos are a vital part of the ongoing success of the French Air Force and the @Coalition as a whole. @EtatMajorFR #chammal
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Military Working Dogs remain an essential part of the mission to #DefeatDaesh. One K-9 partner was recently awarded a commendation medal for his part in uncovering a cache of IEDs.
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The power of collaborative partnerships!. We remain committed to working with our #SDF partners to create conditions in which Daesh cannot thrive again. We support their efforts to maintain security so that communities in NE Syria can rebuild & flourish. #StrongerTogether
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The Headquarters British Forces (BRITFOR) staff in Taji, Iraq, gathered last night to pay their respects to a fallen comrade, Lance Cpl. Brodie Gillon. The Coalition takes a moment of silence to remember her sacrifice and service to her nation.
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Happy National Sons and Daughters Day to our Men and Women in Uniform! ❤️ #NationalSonsAndDaughtersDay
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The Coalition applauds the remarkable resilience & courage the women have shown in Iraq & Syria in the face of adversity & appreciates their contribution to the strengthening of the regional peace & security. Happy International Women's Day to all women around the world!
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U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Squadron 102nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, conduct convoy operations to move personnel, equipment, and supplies, in Eastern Syria.
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U.S. 🇺🇸 Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1/25 SBCT "Arctic Wolves" 🐺 conduct a K9 🐶 rappelling exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, 🇮🇶 May. 29, 2020. 📸 by SPC Derek Mustard
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The brave men and women of the SDF are dedicated fighters that have sacrificed greatly to defeat and contain Daesh terrorists. The Coalition is proud to partner with the SDF. #DefeatDaesh.
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Building a stronger foundation for the future. Peshmerga officers meet with the @3rdSFAB and Joint Operation Command Advisory Team – North to discuss logistics and sustainment in northern Iraq. @CENTCOM @usarmycentral .#CJTFOIR #Coalition #PartnerForces #Peshmerga
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Our partners in NE Syria remain an important part of the fight to #DefeatDaesh. As our partners continue to show their capabilities in the fight it is important for the Coalition to continue to build relationships as part of #SupportToStabilization.
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Today marks the 5th anniv of the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS’s brutal rule. We honor the resilience demonstrated by the people of NE Syria & pay tribute to the brave #SDF who made the ultimate sacrifice in the anti-ISIS fight & continue to do so. We’re proud to partner w/ them.
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U.S military working dog handlers in Iraq recently started a mobile blood bank for working dogs. The bank will allow for rapid treatment of injured working dogs. K9s🐶and their handlers provide security support to Coalition forces and our partners in the mission to #DefeatDaesh
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.@SecPompeo addressed #CJTFOIR troops in Baghdad, Iraq, thanking them for their service and answered questions while emphasizing the U.S. commitment to partner forces and regional stability. #DefeatISIS | @StateDept
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Happy #NationalWomensEqualityDay. The @Coalition would like to thank all of the women in uniform who make our mission to #defeatdaesh possible. We salute you today and every day.
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#ThrowbackThursday. On March 23, 2019 the Syrian Democratic Forces displayed a wall of honor of fallen heroes as well as Coalition fallen heroes lost during the fight against Daesh. This came as Al-Baghuz was simultaneously liberated, ending the physical Caliphate of Daesh.
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A Norwegian soldier of the Telemark Battalion, fires the HK416 with blank rounds toward a simulated target at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 13, 2020. Coalition forces’ training is used to enhance base defense operations to provide better security in Iraq. 📸 by SPC Derek Mustard
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Recently, #Coalition forces conducted an operational rehearsal exercise of an M777 Howitzer at Mission Support Site Conoco, Syria to validate weapons systems & maintain readiness in mission-essential tasks that help promote regional security & stability.
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U.S. 🇺🇸 Green Berets work alongside the Maghaweir al-Thowra in Syria to train, advise, and assist our partner force in the fight to #DefeatDaesh and counter violent extremist organizations. @USASOCNews @MaghaweirThowra
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This is how we show our commitment to strengthening our partnerships!. We & our #SDF partners remain committed to eliminating Da'esh influence, violence & hatred. We are steadfast in our desire for a peaceful & secure NE Syria. #StrongerTogether
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A scene from a joint patrol led by the #SDF in NE Syria. We remain as partners to building solidarity & uniting in common cause to ensure the lasting defeat of Daesh. #StrongerTogether
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Recently, @cmoc_sdf & #Coalition forces conducted 3 combined anti-ISIS operations, resulting in the arrest of an ISIS leader & 2 terrorists. This is another example of #SDF’s commitment to deterring the ISIS threat & defending the people of NE Syria. #AdviseAssistEnable
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A scene from a joint patrol led by the #SDF. We remain committed to working closely with our partners to ensure the lasting defeat of Daesh. The joint efforts of the SDF & the people of NE Syria are building a brighter future. #StrongerTogether
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U.S. soldiers deployed in NE Syria work to support our Syrian partners by ensuring peace & stability in the region thru our mission. The Coalition is committed to building our partners capabilities in their fight against Daesh. #DefeatDaesh
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Today marks the 6th ann. of the liberation of Manbij from the tyrannical rule of ISIS. We pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in this fight. Thanks to the bravery & firm commitment of our #SDF partners as they continue to protect innocent civilians in NE Syria.
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Day or night, the mission never stops!. #Soldiers of the 3-112th Field Artillery Regiment with The New Jersey National Guard fire a M777 Howitzer as part of an exercise in Northeast Syria in support of CJTF-OIR. @CENTCOM @usarmycentral.#OperatioInherentResolve #SoldierReadiness
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Happy #NationalDogDay to our K9🐕companions! The @coalition and partner forces rely on the valuable skills of our four-legged friends to help #defeatdaesh. Show us your canine companions below! @IraqiSpoxMOD @modmiliq
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A glimpse of hope and happiness! . Thank you to our #SDF partners as they continue to build a sound and happy new life for the people of NE Syria; free of Daesh influence. #StrongerTogether
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“The Coalition stands with our SDF partners who have fought with bravery and determination in Hasakah. This is not a problem solely within this city. This is a global problem that requires many nations to come together to develop an enduring long-term solution.” MG John Brennan.
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Coalition Forces, in coordination with ISF, struck an ISIS tunnel in the Makhoul Mountains in the Salah ad Din province of Iraq, Dec. 10. ISF surveyed the site afterwards and confirmed the tunnel, and the weapons and explosives inside, were destroyed completely. #DefeatISIS
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It's European Cat Day! 🐱 Here are some of the cats of "Besmeowah" better known as Besmayah Training Center, Iraq. Cats live alongside coalition members at Besmayah and assist with controlling the population of unwanted pests. @EMADmde.#Meow #EuropeanCatDay2020
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يقوم جنود نرويجيّون من الكتيبة الآلية ، بأداء عمليات تطهير إفتراضية لغرفة ضمن تمرين مشترك بإستخدام الذخيرة الحية في قاعدة الأسد الجوية في العراق. Norwegian 🇳🇴 soldiers of the Telemark Battalion perform room clearing simulations for a joint live fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base.
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"Attacks of this kind place coalition forces and the civilian populace at risk and undermine the hard-earned stability and security of Syria and the region," said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesman.
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F-16 maintainers at Balad Air Base are hard at work making sure the Iraqi Air Force is always ready to take off. The Iraqi F-16s are a vital part of the success of the mission to #DefeatDaesh and the continued safeguarding of the sovereignty of Iraq.
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Our #SDF partners continue to deny ISIS the influence & resources they need to carry out terrorist attacks while maintaining security & defending the people of NE Syria. Recently they seized a large cache of weapons & explosives in al-Qirawan, Tal Hamis.
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#CJTFOIR Airmen received coins from @GenDaveGoldfein during a trip with @SecAFOfficial to forward operating base Union III, Iraq, Nov 20, 2019. The #SECAF and #CSAF also received updates from #Coalition leadership on the @usairforce contributions to the #DefeatDaesh mission.
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The Coalition urges for de-escalation in Syria. These strikes jeopardize the safety of civilians, fracture the hard-fought stability within the region and disrupt our common goal of defeating ISIS.
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As our #SDF partners continue to show their commitment to the #DefeatDaesh fight, it is important for the Coalition to support their efforts to stabilize the region & ensure Daesh never resurges. Building trust & having effective relationships are part of #SupportToStabilization.
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Happy International Women's Day to all around the world! We're very proud of the hard work our #WomenintheCoalition do every day and are thankful for their commitment and dedication to the mission. Full vid: #IWD2020 #EachforEqual #WomenPeaceSecurity
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The French🇫🇷 Navy frigate Aconit recently completed a successful 4-month mission supporting anti-terrorism operations in the Middle East. She was replaced by French sailors on the FLF LaFayette. #DefeatDaesh
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Activity is nonstop for our French🇫🇷Coalition members. Day and night engineers are configuring aircraft✈️and carrying out maintenance🔧operations for the next flight. #defeatdaesh @EtatMajorFR
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Precision in motion, power in action!. @USArmy #soldiers of the Wyoming Army National Guard perform training using the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System from the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in Northeast Syria in support of OIR. @CENTCOM @usarmycentral
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The Coalition is dedicated to the continued support of our partners in NE Syria. The fight to #DefeatDaesh continues but we are stronger together. يُكرّس التحالف جهوده لمواصلة دعم شركائنا في شمال شرق سوريا. إنّ المعركة من أجل هزيمة داعش مستمرة. معًا ، نحن أقوى
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#CJTFOIR destroyed an ISIS VBIED facility near Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 26, 2017 #DefeatDaesh! @CENTCOM @Iraqiairforce @Defense_Iraq @DeptofDefense
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Our soldiers joined #SDF & hundreds of Kurdish locals in NE Syria to celebrate #NewrozDay at a festival by Dayrik. They helped ring in the Kurdish New Year with music & dancing. Another example of how @Coalition is building trust & strengthening partnerships. #StrongerTogether
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Demonstrating we are #StrongerTogether!. Recently, @Coalition & @cmoc_sdf conducted a Combined military exercise in Derik. Together, we remain committed to our Defeat-ISIS mission & to promoting peace & regional stability. #AdviseAssistEnable
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The Iraqi Falcons Intelligence Cell and Baghdad Intelligence Directorate🇮🇶, alongside the 54th Brigade, eliminated 4 suicide bombers💀💣with a fifth self destructing🔥, in the village of Ma'amra al-Zaidan. CJTF-OIR drones supported the operation.💪 #defeatdaesh
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Earlier today the Coalition divested 98 vehicles to our Peshmerga partners through the Counter ISIS train and equip fund. Vehicles divested include ambulances, armored Humvees, and regular trucks. We remain committed to supporting our partners as they fight to #DefeatDaesh.
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.@cmoc_sdf- #Coalition combined patrols are a demonstration of our commitment to create conditions in which ISIS gangs can’t regroup or thrive again in NE Syria. We remain partnered w/ #SDF for a successful anti-ISIS mission while promoting regional stability. #AdviseAssistEnable
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As multiple rockets hit Camp Taji, two @AustralianArmy 🇦🇺 heroes provided life-saving care👩⚕️🩺 for injured @coalition members. Corporals Nixon and Liversedge demonstrated exceptional courage that night. Their efforts led to saving lives. #OneMissionManyFaces.
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Soldiers with Qwat al-Khasah, the Special Forces of Iraq 🇮🇶, conducted tactical training alongside @coalition partners at Camp Taji, Iraq. Training at Taji is now 100% Iraqi-led, with Coalition logistical support. @isof_iq @modmiliq #defeatdaesh
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U.S. Soldiers in the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard, conduct a weapons range to maintain proficiency. The mechanized infantry troops will partner with #SDF to #DefeatDaesh remnants and protect critical infrastructures in eastern Syria.
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Strength in unity, readiness in action!. Coalition Forces and Syrian Free Army #soldiers join hands in partner training near Al Tanf Garrison, Syria. Together, we stand ready to defeat ISIS and ensure security across the region. @CENTCOM #OperationInherentResolve #AlwaysReady
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Establishing long-standing, effective partnerships between @Coalition personnel, @cmoc_sdf, & local communities in NE Syria! . Together w/ our #SDF partners, we remain committed to our anti-ISIS mission while ensuring lasting peace & security in the region. #StrongerTogether
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