A local child smiles as she holds hands with a U.S.
A local child smiles as she holds hands with a U.S. Soldier during a patrolin a town outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. These patrols allow U.S. soldiers to build rapport with the local population and ensur... More
U.S. military forces walk toward their next coordination
U.S. military forces walk toward their next coordination point during an independent, coordinated patrol along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct ... More
Local children sit outside their home in a village
Local children sit outside their home in a village outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces perform independent, coordinated patrols along the demarcation line outside Manbij to h... More
U.S. personnel use tactical vehicles to provide security
U.S. personnel use tactical vehicles to provide security during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. U.S forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish military forces along the demarc... More
A U.S. Soldier looks through binoculars to identify
A U.S. Soldier looks through binoculars to identify Turkish military forces patrolling on the opposite side of the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols b... More
A U.S. Soldier uses binoculars to make visual contact
A U.S. Soldier uses binoculars to make visual contact with Turkish military forces during their independent, coordinated patrols outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkey conduct these patrols o... More
A U.S. Soldier observes Turkish forces while on an
A U.S. Soldier observes Turkish forces while on an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish military forces began these patrols along the demarcation line to e... More
U.S. Soldiers provide security during an independent,
U.S. Soldiers provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. These patrols reinforce stability in the region, and are conducted by both U.S. and Turkish forces.... More
A U.S. Soldier provides security during an independent,
A U.S. Soldier provides security during an independent, coordinated patrol in a local village outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. These patrols allow U.S. and Turkish forces to help provide stability and sec... More
A group of U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish forces on
A group of U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish forces on the other side of the demarcation line during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated... More
A U.S. service member provides security during the
A U.S. service member provides security during the 16th independent, coordinated patrol between U.S. and Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18, 2018. The U.S. and Tur... More
U.S. Soldiers walk to their vehicles during an independent,
U.S. Soldiers walk to their vehicles during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol independently on opposite sides of the demarcation line outsid... More
U.S. Forces use tactical vehicles to provide security
U.S. Forces use tactical vehicles to provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. U.S. forces in coordination with Turkish forces, conduct patrols along the d... More
A team of U.S. Soldiers walk to a coordination point
A team of U.S. Soldiers walk to a coordination point during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. During the patrols, U.S. Forces travel between several coordination points ... More
A tractor carrying locals passes a military vehicle
A tractor carrying locals passes a military vehicle during a patrol by U.S. forces in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces performed independent, coordinated patrols ... More
U.S. Soldiers pull security from a rooftop outside
U.S. Soldiers pull security from a rooftop outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols to ensure continued peace and stability in Manbij. (U.... More
U.S. military vehicles provide security during an
U.S. military vehicles provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol with Turkish military forces at the demarcation line near Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. These patrols are designed to help maint... More
A U.S. Soldier uses a radio to communicate with Turkish
A U.S. Soldier uses a radio to communicate with Turkish military forces during their independent, coordinated patrol along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. These patrols are designed t... More
A U.S. Soldier speaks with local children during a
A U.S. Soldier speaks with local children during a patrol in their village outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. During the patrol, U.S. Soldiers asked children about daily life and what they aspire to be when... More
A U.S. Army Soldier provides security during an independent,
A U.S. Army Soldier provides security during an independent, coordinated patrol near Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. The U.S. conducts these patrols with Turkish military forces to continue providing safety and s... More
A U.S. soldier uses binoculars to look toward the
A U.S. soldier uses binoculars to look toward the demarcation line near a village outside Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. These patrols are done in coordination with Turkish military forces, who patrol on the opp... More
A U.S. soldier provides security while overlooking
A U.S. soldier provides security while overlooking the demarcation line near Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. Turkish and U.S. Forces are patrolling on each side of the line to ensure the safety and stability of t... More
Coalition members speak with local children during
Coalition members speak with local children during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. These patrols allow Soldiers to build rapport with locals and reinforce safety and stability in the region. (U.... More
Two U.S. Soldiers keep an eye on the demarcation line
Two U.S. Soldiers keep an eye on the demarcation line during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish military forces help ensure the stability... More
A U.S. Soldier checks radio communication with U.S.
A U.S. Soldier checks radio communication with U.S. forces during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. These patrols, conducted with Turkish forces, reinforce safety and sta... More
A U.S. soldier shares a treat with a local child during
A U.S. soldier shares a treat with a local child during a patrol in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces performed independent, coordinated patrols along the demarcat... More
U.S. Soldiers interact with children during their
U.S. Soldiers interact with children during their independent, coordinated patrol in a village along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct these patr... More
U.S. military vehicles provide security during their
U.S. military vehicles provide security during their independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkey conduct these patrols on opposite sides of the demarcation line to ... More
U.S. service members identify Turkish military forces
U.S. service members identify Turkish military forces and attempt radio contact at a coordination point during a patrol between the two countries outside Manbij, Syria, July 20, 2018. These independent, coordin... More
A U.S. Soldier speaks with local children in a village
A U.S. Soldier speaks with local children in a village outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. These patrols allow U.S. soldiers to build trust with the local population and help maintain peace in the region. (U... More
A tactical vehicle is used during a security patrol
A tactical vehicle is used during a security patrol near Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols are done in conjunction with Turkish military to continue the peace and stability in... More
U.S. tactical vehicles provide security during an
U.S. tactical vehicles provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol opposite sides of the demarcation line to help maintain saf... More
A U.S. Soldier looks through a scope at the Turkish
A U.S. Soldier looks through a scope at the Turkish military forces while on a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct independent, coordinated patrols on e... More
A U.S. Soldier points out the location of Turkish military
A U.S. Soldier points out the location of Turkish military forces at a coordination point during a patrol between the two countries along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 20, 2018. These indepen... More
A U.S. Soldier fires a star cluster pyrotechnic into
A U.S. Soldier fires a star cluster pyrotechnic into the sky to make their location visible to Turkish military forces on the other side of the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. an... More
A U.S. Soldier uses binoculars to look toward the
A U.S. Soldier uses binoculars to look toward the demarcation line, during a coordinated, independent patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. The U.S. and Turkey recently began independent, coordinated pat... More
U.S. forces take a knee at a coordination point during
U.S. forces take a knee at a coordination point during an independent, coordinated patrol between the U.S. and Turkish militaries along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 20, 2018. These patrols r... More
U.S. Forces use tactical vehicles on patrol outside
U.S. Forces use tactical vehicles on patrol outside of Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols to ensure the lasting defeat of ISIS in the regio... More
A U.S. Soldier looks through a scope at the Turkish
A U.S. Soldier looks through a scope at the Turkish military forces while on a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct independent, coordinated patrols on e... More
A U.S. tactical vehicle is parked in a local village
A U.S. tactical vehicle is parked in a local village during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. U.S. forces, in coordination with Turkish forces, conduct these patrols alon... More
A local man rides his motorcycle through a village
A local man rides his motorcycle through a village where U.S. forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. The patrols are conducted by U.S. and Turkish forces on eithe... More
A U.S. soldier moves concrete and rebar while building
A U.S. soldier moves concrete and rebar while building up defensive positions with a frontend loader at a blockade near Manbij, Syria, June 6, 2018. The blockade helps maintain security on the road to Manbij wh... More
A U.S. Soldier hands out candy to a local child while
A U.S. Soldier hands out candy to a local child while on patrol in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols along the demarcation line to ... More
U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish forces in the distance
U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish forces in the distance during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols on their side of the demarcation lin... More
SDF Independent, Coordinated Patrols
U.S. Soldiers establish communication with Turkish forces during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, Aug. 17, 2018. Patrols are conducted with Turkish forces, on their respective sides of ... More
A group of U.S. Soldiers look out at the demarcation
A group of U.S. Soldiers look out at the demarcation line during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct these patrols to deescalate tensions between for... More
A U.S. Soldier looks through binoculars during a patrol
A U.S. Soldier looks through binoculars during a patrol by U.S. forces in a village outside Manbij, Syria, August 3, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols by U.S. and Turkish forces are to ensure the las... More
U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish military vehicles on
U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish military vehicles on the other side of the demarcation line during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. These patrols ensure the continued saf... More
A U.S. soldier watches a motorcyclist drive through
A U.S. soldier watches a motorcyclist drive through a blockade outside Manbij, Syria, June 6, 2018. The blockade was established to help maintain security on the road to Manbij while U.S. and Turkish military f... More
U.S. Forces walk toward a village along the demarcation
U.S. Forces walk toward a village along the demarcation line during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol opposite sides of the demarcation line... More
U.S. Soldiers prepare to make contact with Turkish
U.S. Soldiers prepare to make contact with Turkish military forces on the other side of the demarcation line during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols... More
U.S. personnel use tactical vehicles to provide security
U.S. personnel use tactical vehicles to provide security during independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. Patrols reassure the local p... More
U.S. Army Soldiers provide security during an independent,
U.S. Army Soldiers provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol near the demarcation line near Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. The U.S. is conducting these patrols with Turkish military forces to co... More
Local children play with a drum and watch as a U.S.
Local children play with a drum and watch as a U.S. Soldier pulls security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 20, 2018. These patrols between U.S. and Turkish forces help rein... More
U.S. service members observe Turkish forces at a pre-planned
U.S. service members observe Turkish forces at a pre-planned checkpoint during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. The military forces are conducting coordinated, independent patrols along the demar... More
A U.S. Soldier walks with locals after being invited
A U.S. Soldier walks with locals after being invited to see their home during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. These patrols help provide continued security and stability in Manbij since the Syr... More
Turkish forces are seen in the distance during an
Turkish forces are seen in the distance during an independent, coordinated patrol by U.S. forces outside Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol outside of Manbij to ensure the safety of th... More
U.S. Forces patrol along the demarcation line during
U.S. Forces patrol along the demarcation line during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol opposite sides of the demarcation line to help mainta... More
U.S. personnel use tactical vehicles to provide security
U.S. personnel use tactical vehicles to provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces conduct these patrols along the demarcation line ... More
A U.S. Soldier watches Turkish military vehicles as
A U.S. Soldier watches Turkish military vehicles as they patrol along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. The U.S. and Turkey recently began independent, coordinated patrols to help ensur... More
U.S. personnel provide security with their tactical
U.S. personnel provide security with their tactical vehicles during independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. These patrols provide s... More
U.S. tactical vehicles drive down a village street
U.S. tactical vehicles drive down a village street outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. U.S. Soldiers drove through several villages as part of the independent, coordinated patrol with Turkish forces to help ... More
A U.S. Soldier provides security during a coordinated,
A U.S. Soldier provides security during a coordinated, independent patrol along the demarcation line near a village outside Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. The U.S. recently started conducting these patrols with ... More
A U.S. Soldier provides security on top of a hill during
A U.S. Soldier provides security on top of a hill during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 3, 2018. These patrols are done in conjunction with Turkish military to ensure peace and... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct an independent, coordinated
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria June 28, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries patrol different sides of the demarcation line. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ... More
A U.S. Soldier draws smiley faces on the hands of local
A U.S. Soldier draws smiley faces on the hands of local children during an independent, coordinated patrol in their village outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. These patrols demonstrate that U.S. and Turkish... More
A U.S. Soldier speaks with local children during a
A U.S. Soldier speaks with local children during a patrol in their village outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish forces demonstrate that U.S. Forces are commi... More
U.S. personnel provide security during an independent,
U.S. personnel provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces conduct these patrols along the demarcation line outside the city of Manbi... More
U.S. tactical vehicles travel along a road during an
U.S. tactical vehicles travel along a road during an independent, coordinated patrol with Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18, 2018. This is the 16th patrol between... More
U.S. service members prepare to communicate with Turkish
U.S. service members prepare to communicate with Turkish military forces during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol opposite sides of the dema... More
U.S. Forces use a scope during an independent, coordinated
U.S. Forces use a scope during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol opposite sides of the demarcation line to help maintain safety and security... More
U.S. military forces speak with a local resident during
U.S. military forces speak with a local resident during an independent, coordinated patrol with Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces p... More
A U.S. service member provides security on top of a
A U.S. service member provides security on top of a hill during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. These patrols are conducted in conjunction with Turkish military to ensur... More
A U.S. Soldier interacts with a local child while providing
A U.S. Soldier interacts with a local child while providing security during an independent, coordinated patrol with Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18, 2018. This ... More
A U.S. soldier provides security during a coordinated,
A U.S. soldier provides security during a coordinated, independent patrol along the demarcation line in a village near Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. The U.S. recently started conducting these patrols with Turki... More
U.S. soldiers build rapport with locals during a patrol
U.S. soldiers build rapport with locals during a patrol in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. These patrols are conducted with Turkish military on each side of the demarcation line to ensure peace ... More
Tactical vehicles stop to assess an area outside of
Tactical vehicles stop to assess an area outside of Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols along the demarcation line to maintain stability in th... More
U.S. Soldiers walk to a coordination point during an
U.S. Soldiers walk to a coordination point during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. These patrols with Turkish military forces along the demarcation line help reinforce s... More
A U.S. vehicle passes through a blockade created to
A U.S. vehicle passes through a blockade created to keep unwanted military vehicles off the road leading toward Manbij, Syria, June 20, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries recently began performing reassuranc... More
A U.S. soldier drives a frontend loader, dumping dirt
A U.S. soldier drives a frontend loader, dumping dirt to build up a defensive position at a blockade outside Manbij, Syria, June 6, 2018. The blockade was established to help maintain security on the road to Ma... More
A group of U.S. Soldiers keeps an eye on the demarcation
A group of U.S. Soldiers keeps an eye on the demarcation line during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish military forces help ensure the s... More
U.S. Soldiers provide security during a coordinated,
U.S. Soldiers provide security during a coordinated, independent patrol along the demarcation line in a village near Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. Turkish military and Coalition Forces recently began patrolling... More
U.S. Soldiers use a scope to observe Turkish military
U.S. Soldiers use a scope to observe Turkish military forces on the opposite side of the demarcation line, along with a radio to establish communication with these forces during an independent, coordinated patr... More
A local man speaks with U.S. Soldiers during their
A local man speaks with U.S. Soldiers during their independent, coordinated patrol in his village along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct these p... More
A U.S. service member interacts with a local child
A U.S. service member interacts with a local child during an independent, coordinated patrol with Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18, 2018. This is the 16th patrol... More
Tactical vehicles are used during a security patrol
Tactical vehicles are used during a security patrol near Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols are done in conjunction with Turkish military to continue the peace and stability in... More
U.S. soldiers provide security during an independent,
U.S. soldiers provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol along the demarcation line in a village near Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. These patrols are done to help reaffirm the Coalition’s dedica... More
A U.S. Soldier uses binoculars to make visual contact
A U.S. Soldier uses binoculars to make visual contact with Turkish military forces during their independent, coordinated patrols outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkey are conducting these pa... More
U.S. Forces provide security from their tactical vehicles
U.S. Forces provide security from their tactical vehicles during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces conduct these patrols along the demarcation line... More
Turkish forces are seen in the distance during an
Turkish forces are seen in the distance during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces conduct these patrols to maintain stability in the region. (U.S. A... More
U.S. personnel provide security from a tactical vehicle
U.S. personnel provide security from a tactical vehicle in a local village during an independent patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols are conducted with Turkish ... More
U.S. Forces dismount from their tactical vehicles while
U.S. Forces dismount from their tactical vehicles while conducting a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. These patrols are reaffirm the Coalition’s dedication to the lasting defeat of ISIS and... More
A U.S. Soldier looks through his binoculars during
A U.S. Soldier looks through his binoculars during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 13, 2018. The patrol is coordinated with Turkish military forces as part of an agreement betwe... More
A child enjoys a lollipop given to him by U.S. Soldiers
A child enjoys a lollipop given to him by U.S. Soldiers during their independent, coordinated patrol in his village along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militari... More
A U.S. tactical vehicle provides security during an
A U.S. tactical vehicle provides security during an independent, coordinated patrol with U.S. and Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish mi... More
A U.S. Soldier stands guard during a security patrol
A U.S. Soldier stands guard during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 24, 2018. The patrols are done in coordination with Turkish military forces along the demarcation line outside Manbij to achieve ... More
U.S. Forces patrol along the demarcation line during
U.S. Forces patrol along the demarcation line during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces patrol opposite sides of the demarcation line to help mainta... More
U.S. Soldiers observe the demarcation line during a
U.S. Soldiers observe the demarcation line during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 3, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct these independent, coordinated patrols to ensure peace in the ... More
U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish forces in the distance
U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish forces in the distance while on patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols are to ensure the lasting defeat of ISIS in the region. (U.S. A... More
U.S. Forces build rapport with local children during
U.S. Forces build rapport with local children during a patrol in their village outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces are conducting these independent, coordinated patrols to ensure the s... More