U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gregory Friend, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gregory Friend, left, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Staff Sgt. Jason Braddt, a civil affairs chief with 2nd Civil Affairs Group, atten... More
A Syrian father and son walk down the roads of their
A Syrian father and son walk down the roads of their town near Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 11, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Army Ph... More
Young Syrian teenagers herd a flock of sheep and guide
Young Syrian teenagers herd a flock of sheep and guide them through the city of Ayn Issa, Syria, Feb. 1, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (... More
Soldiers in 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers in 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct a simulated medical evacuation Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning, Ga. The MEDEVAC lane challenged combat advisory team... More
Syrian men work with construction materials in Al-Hasakah
Syrian men work with construction materials in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Sta... More
A soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force
A soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, center, advises his partners on the capture of a simulated high-value target with simulated Afghan National Defense Security Forces du... More
Syrian children play outside in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian children play outside in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
A Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force
A Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, right, advises a simulated Afghan National Defense Security Forces soldier, on how to maneuver through a village in search of a simula... More
The rifles, helmets, dog tags, and boots of fallen
The rifles, helmets, dog tags, and boots of fallen Soldiers are displayed for a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians who died in a Daesh attack in ... More
A Syrian boy gestures a peace sign to a passing Coalition
A Syrian boy gestures a peace sign to a passing Coalition Forces convoy in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 31, 2019. The Global Coalition stands firmly with Iraq and Syrian partners in the elimination of defeat Daesh to ... More
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade logistics advisor team are greeted by a simulated Afghan National Army kandak [battalion] command team during a logistics exercise at a Joint R... More
Sgt. 1st Class Larhonda Hankins, an Army unit supply
Sgt. 1st Class Larhonda Hankins, an Army unit supply specialist for 6th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, goes over reports with a role player acting as a member of the Afghan National Army duri... More
Syrian children play in their neighborhood in Al-Hasakah
Syrian children play in their neighborhood in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff... More
Fathers and their sons walk down the streets of Ayn
Fathers and their sons walk down the streets of Ayn Issa, Syria, Dec. 31, 2018. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sg... More
1st Sgt. James Boston assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st
1st Sgt. James Boston assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade builds rapport with a role player acting as the Afghan National Army Sergeant Major and a Dari interpreter before the start... More
Capt. Kristopher Farrar, an infantryman assigned to
Capt. Kristopher Farrar, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade advises his simulated partner on maneuvering through the wood line to reach their objective during a Joi... More
British Army Brigadier Paul A. E. Nanson, deputy commander
British Army Brigadier Paul A. E. Nanson, deputy commander for Regional Command (Southwest) speaks with Sangin District Governor Mohammed Rasoul Khan on Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Helmand province, Afg... More
A Coalition Forces CH-47 Chinook crew member looks
A Coalition Forces CH-47 Chinook crew member looks down from the sky during a transport mission in northeastern Syria, Jun. 22, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces, and b... More
A Syrian shopkeeper carries in product to stock shelves
A Syrian shopkeeper carries in product to stock shelves in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 2, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Army Photo b... More
Syrian Democratic Forces uncover hundreds of explosive
Syrian Democratic Forces uncover hundreds of explosive remnants of war during back clearance efforts across northeast Syria May 15, 2019. The Global Coalition and its partners will continue addressing the threa... More
Soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade logistic advisor team take notes during a logistics brief given by a role player acting as the Afghan National Army kandak [battalion] comm... More
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, New York play the role of the Afghan National Army during the 1st Security Force Assistance’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotati... More
Local Syrians look upon a bridge destroyed by Daesh
Local Syrians look upon a bridge destroyed by Daesh to assess the damage in northern Syria, Jan. 6, 2019. True stabilization will occur when international governments and organizations flow in to assist areas ... More
Syrians enjoy evening meals at local eateries in Al-Hasakah
Syrians enjoy evening meals at local eateries in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by S... More
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade and their simulated Afghan National Defense Security Forces partners, make their way through a fictional village to speak with a village... More
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, New York play the role of the Afghan National Army during the 1st Security Force Assistance’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotati... More
The rifles, helmets, dog tags, and boots of fallen
The rifles, helmets, dog tags, and boots of fallen Soldiers are displayed for a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians who died in a Daesh attack in ... More
Capt. Kristopher Farrar, an infantryman assigned to
Capt. Kristopher Farrar, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade advises his simulated partner on maneuvering through the wood line to reach their objective during a Joi... More
A Syrian woman walks alone down the streets of the
A Syrian woman walks alone down the streets of the city in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 31, 2019. The Global Coalition stands firmly with Iraq and Syrian partners in the elimination of defeat Daesh to prevent both its... More
Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade prepare to maneuver towards a medical evacuation point Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning, Ga. The MEDEVAC lane challenged combat advisory te... More
A Soldier from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
A Soldier from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, New York play the role of the Afghan National Army during the 1st Security Force Assistance’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotat... More
Syrian women take a walk in their neighborhood in Al-Hasakah
Syrian women take a walk in their neighborhood in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by S... More
Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct a simulated casualty evacuation Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning during a field training exercise. 3rd Battalion Soldiers were task... More
From the Midlands of England to the U.S. - 1st SFAB Soldier honored to...
Staff Sgt. Robert Sumner, a tactical advisor for 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade and native of Staffordshire, England readies himself for mission planning with simulated Afghan Army counter... More
Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade prepare to maneuver towards a medical evacuation point Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning, Ga. The MEDEVAC lane challenged combat advisory te... More
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division play the role of the Afghan National Army at Fort Polk, La., as part of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Joint Readiness Training Center ro... More
Syrian locals walk down the streets of the city in
Syrian locals walk down the streets of the city in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 31, 2019. Local Syrians showed thanks and remained grateful for the continued presence of U.S. Soldiers. Continued efforts of the Coaliti... More
Syrian children smile and flash peace signs in Ayn
Syrian children smile and flash peace signs in Ayn Issa, Syria, Feb. 1, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray... More
Maj. Michael Pachucki and his 2nd Battalion, 1st Security
Maj. Michael Pachucki and his 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Logistic Advisor Team from Ft. Benning, Georgia shakes the hand of a role player acting as a member of the Afghan National Army... More
A Coalition Forces AH-64 Apache attack helicopter escorts
A Coalition Forces AH-64 Apache attack helicopter escorts a CH-47 Chinook during a transport mission in northeastern Syria, Jun. 22, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces, ... More
Men stay warm during a cold Syrian winter while waiting
Men stay warm during a cold Syrian winter while waiting for potential fuel customers at a gas station in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan 1, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to ma... More
Syrian locals herd their sheep in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian locals herd their sheep in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
Syrian locals work on a construction site in Al-Hasakah
Syrian locals work on a construction site in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff... More
Fort Carson Soldiers recieve SFAB recruiting Briefing
Fort Carson, Colo. – Col Scott Jackson, commander, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, informs Soldiers about volunteer opportunities for the new SFAB during a recruiting brief at the McMahon Theater Oct 20.... More
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the Deir ez-Zor Civil Council Engineers through the installation and completion of a water pump station near Suwar, Syria, May 22, 2019. The project was a culmina... More
Lt. Col. Robin Montgomery, commander of the 6th Battalion,
Lt. Col. Robin Montgomery, commander of the 6th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade builds rapport with a role player acting as an Afghan National Army brigade commander as part of the logistics ex... More
A Syrian mother and her children walk down the streets
A Syrian mother and her children walk down the streets of their neighborhood in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 31, 2019. The Global Coalition stands firmly with Iraq and Syrian partners in the elimination of defeat Daes... More
A unit crest with rank belonging to a fallen Soldier
A unit crest with rank belonging to a fallen Soldier is displayed for a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians who died in a Daesh attack in Manbij o... More
A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force
A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade applies pressure to the leg of a simulated dismembered civilian in a fictional police station during a Joint Readiness Training Center ... More
Syrian children play outside in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian children play outside in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
Syrian children play with rocks in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian children play with rocks in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
A Syrian child plays outside with a baby goat in Al-Hasakah
A Syrian child plays outside with a baby goat in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by S... More
Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade go over situational and personnel status reports with a role player acting as an Afghan National Army human resource specialists at Fort Po... More
A Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force
A Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, center, advises his partners on the capture of a simulated high-value target with simulated Afghan National Defense Security Forces du... More
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade logistics advisor team and soldiers from the simulated Afghan National Army 5th kandak [battalion] receive a logistics brief from the simulated... More
Capt. Kristopher Farrar, an infantryman assigned to
Capt. Kristopher Farrar, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade advises his simulated partner on maneuvering through the wood line to reach their objective during a Joi... More
Syrian children play outside until dusk in Al-Hasakah
Syrian children play outside until dusk in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff S... More
A Syrian local herds his sheep in Al-Hasakah Province,
A Syrian local herds his sheep in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
Local Syrians begin the process of producing corn oil
Local Syrians begin the process of producing corn oil in northern Syria, Nov. 2, 2018. Achieving an enduring defeat of Daesh requires preventing the return of conditions under which Daesh arose. Military succes... More
A Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force
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Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Forces
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade maneuver through the wood line to reach an objective during a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation, Jan. 15, 2018, at Fort Polk, La... More
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the Deir ez-Zor Civil Council Engineers through the installation and completion of a water pump station near Suwar, Syria, May 22, 2019. The project was a culmina... More
A Coalition rifle detail stands ready for a memorial
A Coalition rifle detail stands ready for a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians who died in a Daesh attack in Manbij on Jan. 16, 2019, where they ... More
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade drag a simulated injured Afghan National Defense Security Forces soldier into a fictional village to find cover and call for a medical e... More
Coalition Forces members pay their respects to the
Coalition Forces members pay their respects to the fallen at a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians who died in a Daesh attack in Manbij on Jan. 16... More
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division lead the way on a mission during the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, La., Jan. 21, 20... More
Another Year Without Daesh: Walking Down The Streets
Syrian locals walk down the streets of Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 2, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
A Coalition Forces rifle detail member salutes during
A Coalition Forces rifle detail member salutes during the playing of taps for a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians who died in a Daesh attack in ... More
A Coalition Forces CH-47 Chinook crew member looks
A Coalition Forces CH-47 Chinook crew member looks down from the sky during a transport mission in northeastern Syria, Jun. 22, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces, and b... More
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade build their communications system during a field training exercise Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning, Ga. The lane co... More
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, New York play the role of the Afghan National Army during the 1st Security Force Assistance’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotati... More
A Coalition Forces CH-47 Chinook crew member looks
A Coalition Forces CH-47 Chinook crew member looks down from the sky during a transport mission in northeastern Syria, Jun. 22, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces, and b... More
A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment,
A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade attempts to start a fire using a magnesium fire starter kit Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning, Ga. At the survival, ... More
Syrian children play outdoors in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian children play outdoors in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
A Syrian local walks into a restaurant for an evening
A Syrian local walks into a restaurant for an evening meal near Kobani, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by... More
A Syrian girl plays with her baby goats in Al-Hasakah
A Syrian girl plays with her baby goats in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff S... More
A Syrian boy shows his excitement over a passing Coalition
A Syrian boy shows his excitement over a passing Coalition Forces convoy in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the reg... More
Syrian Democratic Forces uncover hundreds of explosive
Syrian Democratic Forces uncover hundreds of explosive remnants of war during back clearance efforts across northeast Syria, May 2, 2019. The Global Coalition and its partners will continue addressing the threa... More
Syrian Democratic Forces members deliver critical medical
Syrian Democratic Forces members deliver critical medical supplies to two Abu Hammam medical clinics May 24, 2019 in Hajin, Syria. On average, these clinics continue to treat up to two trauma patients a week du... More
A simulated Afghan National Army commander obtains
A simulated Afghan National Army commander obtains information from an injured civilian about their simulated injury and what caused it while awaiting 1st Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade combat... More
Sgt. 1st Class Justina Emmanuel assigned to 4th Battalion,
Sgt. 1st Class Justina Emmanuel assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade’s logistics advisor team goes over supplies needed to complete a mission tasked by the simulated Afghan National ... More
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the Deir ez-Zor Civil Council Engineers through the installation and completion of a water pump station near Suwar, Syria, May 22, 2019. The project was a culmina... More
Sangin District Governor Mohammed Rasoul Khan meets
Sangin District Governor Mohammed Rasoul Khan meets with British Army Brigadier Paul A. E. Nanson, deputy commander for Regional Command (Southwest), on Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Helmand province, Afg... More
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade start a fire using a magnesium fire starter kit Oct. 24, 2017, at Ft. Benning, Ga. At the survival, evasion, resi... More
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, New York play the role of the Afghan National Army during the 1st Security Force Assistance’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotati... More
A Syrian girl gestures a peace sign to a passing Coalition
A Syrian girl gestures a peace sign to a passing Coalition Forces convoy in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 31, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to maintain regional stability. ... More
A Coalition Forces service canine lays next to his
A Coalition Forces service canine lays next to his handler quietly as a chaplain serves the benediction for a memorial ceremony in Southwest Asia, Jan. 27, 2019. The service commemorated Soldiers and civilians ... More
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the Deir ez-Zor Civil Council Engineers through the installation and completion of a water pump station near Suwar, Syria, May 22, 2019. The project was a culmina... More
Syrian children wave at a passing Coalition Forces
Syrian children wave at a passing Coalition Forces convoy in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Arm... More
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the
U.S. military civil engineers recently assisted the Deir ez-Zor Civil Council Engineers through the installation and completion of a water pump station near Suwar, Syria, May 22, 2019. The project was a culmina... More
Syrian locals laugh during a conversation in Ayn Issa,
Syrian locals laugh during a conversation in Ayn Issa, Syria, Jan. 11, 2019. Coalition Forces continue to train, assist, and advise partner forces to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. ... More
Syrian children play outside in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian children play outside in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
Syrian locals enjoy the outdoors in a field in Al-Hasakah
Syrian locals enjoy the outdoors in a field in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 12, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Sta... More
Syrian children play with rocks in Al-Hasakah Province,
Syrian children play with rocks in Al-Hasakah Province, Syria, Feb. 13, 2019. Continued efforts of the Coalition and its partners maintain peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)