Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces remove military

Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces remove military fortifications during the implementation of the security mechanism along the Turkey-Syria border in northeast Syria, Aug. 22, 2019. The security mechanism is intended to secure and stabilize the border in a sustainable manner, ensure campaign continuity in the Global Coalition's efforts to defeat ISIS, and limit any uncoordinated military operations. The security mechanism will be executed in designated phases and in a coordinated and combined manner to ensure security and stability along the Turkey-Syria border. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alec Dionne)