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
Two men travel through a market by way of motorcycle
Two men travel through a market by way of motorcycle in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Residents of Manbij and the surrounding areas have the freedom to visit markets and stores without the threat of ISIS since ... 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 hands out candy to local children during
A U.S. Soldier hands out candy to local children during an independent, coordinated patrol in a village along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct t... 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 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
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of Combined
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, and William V. Roebuck, Senior Advisor in the Special Envoy Office for the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, speak wit... More
Manbij Military Council (MMC) Quick Reaction Force
Manbij Military Council (MMC) Quick Reaction Force (QRF) members carry a simulated casualty during a medical skills assessment exercise in Manbij, Syria, Sept. 7, 2018. The MMC-QRF works with coalition advisors... More
Local female Manbij Military Council trainees learn
Local female Manbij Military Council trainees learn marksmanship training Feb. 21, 2017, at Sanaa Training Center in Northwest Syria. The instruction is 20 days long to include basic rifle marksmanship, and squ... 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 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 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 merchant sells grapes in a market in Manbij, Syria,
A merchant sells grapes in a market in Manbij, Syria, August 12, 2018. After being liberated from ISIS by the Syrian Democratic Forces in 2016, Manbij is now stable and local markets are able to prosper. (U.S. ... 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
Members of the Manbij Military Council review patrol
Members of the Manbij Military Council review patrol formations in Manbij, Syria, August 16, 2018. The formations included the wedge, modified wedge and file. Members of the MMC are working to strengthen their ... More
A U.S. Special Forces operator advises a Manbij Military
A U.S. Special Forces operator advises a Manbij Military Council female instructor as she helps a local female MMC trainee during marksmanship training Feb. 21, 2017, at Sanaa Training Center in Northwest Syria... 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 member of the Manbij Military Council loads his magazine
A member of the Manbij Military Council loads his magazine at a range near Tishreen, Syria, August 6, 2018. The MMC is dedicated to ensuring the continued peace and stability in Manbij. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
A member of the Manbij Military Council fires at a
A member of the Manbij Military Council fires at a target during a stress shoot drill at a range near Tishreen, Syria, August 6, 2018. The stress shoot was a portion of an overall assessment of marksmanship ski... More
A Syrian Democratic Forces soldier stands among a group
A Syrian Democratic Forces soldier stands among a group of local media to film the meeting between William V. Roebuck, Senior Advisor in the Special Envoy Office for the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and Anwar Musl... More
Members of the Manbij Military Council do push-ups
Members of the Manbij Military Council do push-ups as part of an assessment at a range near Tishreen, Syria, August 6, 2018. The stress shooting portion of the assessment included push-ups, a run and shooting f... More
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
Workers cut and clear tree branches interfering with
Workers cut and clear tree branches interfering with power lines at a power substation in Manbij, Syria, Oct. 15, 2018. About 20 Civil Administration employees work together to fix facilities and improve operat... 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
A squad leader checks one of his soldiers for injuries
A squad leader checks one of his soldiers for injuries during a training exercise in Manbij, Syria, August 16, 2018. Manbij Military Council leaders learned to check the status of ammunition, casualties and equ... 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
Soldiers Rehearse Joint Combat Patrols
U.S. Soldiers gather for a brief during a combined joint patrol rehearsal in Manbij, Syria, Nov. 7, 2018. Continued assistance to partner forces is essential for setting conditions for regional stability. The C... 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
Local residents and clinic staff celebrate the opening
Local residents and clinic staff celebrate the opening of the Muhtarek Clinic in Manbij, Syria, Oct. 18, 2018. The opening ceremony brought together medical staff, Manbij Military Council members (MMC), coaliti... 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. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of Combined
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, is greeted by Sohail Darwish Wali, the Education Committee Co-chairman for the Civil Administration of Manbij,... 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 local man plays soccer with two children at a stadium
A local man plays soccer with two children at a stadium in Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. Attendance at local sporting events has increased and the city has returned to normalcy since the Syrian Democratic For... 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
A Manbij Military Council squad leader briefs the
A Manbij Military Council squad leader briefs the operational plan of action for a small unit tactics training scenario in Manbij, Syria, August 16, 2018. During the training, members of the MMC practiced diffe... More
U.S. and Turkish tactical vehicles take a defensive
U.S. and Turkish tactical vehicles take a defensive posture during rehearsals at Gaziantep, Turkey, Oct. 14, 2018. These NATO allies have conducted independent coordinated patrols for the past several months. I... 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 Manbij Military Council member prepares to kick a
A Manbij Military Council member prepares to kick a soccer ball during a soccer match in Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. The Manbij Military Council is committed to ensuring the safety and security of Manbij as... More
A child fries falafel in a market in Manbij, Syria,
A child fries falafel in a market in Manbij, Syria, August 12, 2018. Falafel is a deep-fried ball made from ground chickpeas. Local businesses are able to thrive since since the Syrian Democratic Forces liberat... More
The Kobane Military Hospital team of doctors and physical
The Kobane Military Hospital team of doctors and physical therapists gather for a group photo after unloading new rehabilitation equipment in Kobane, Syria, August 18, 2018. The equipment divested from the Coal... 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
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
The sun sets outside a soccer stadium in Manbij, Syria,
The sun sets outside a soccer stadium in Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. Daily life has resumed since the defeat of ISIS in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicole Paese)
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
Local female Manbij Military Council trainees learn
Local female Manbij Military Council trainees learn marksmanship training Feb. 21, 2017, at Sanaa Training Center in Northwest Syria. The blue patch is the logo of the MMC which protects Manbij. The MMC is a mu... 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
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. Special Forces operator advises a local female
A U.S. Special Forces operator advises a local female Manbij Military Council trainee during marksmanship training Feb. 21, 2017, at Sanaa Training Center in Northwest Syria. This is the first cycle of women to... More
A Manbij Military Council (MMC) Quick Reaction Force
A Manbij Military Council (MMC) Quick Reaction Force (QRF) soldier demonstrates the proper procedure to apply a bandage during a medical skills assessment in Manbij, Syria, Sept. 7, 2018. The MMC-QRF works with... More
Local children stand near a U.S. tactical vehicle outside
Local children stand near a U.S. tactical vehicle outside of a soccer stadium in Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. A sense of normalcy has returned since the defeat of ISIS in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
Rehabilitation equipment including wheelchairs, crutches,
Rehabilitation equipment including wheelchairs, crutches, physical therapy tables and various exercise tools are lined up outside the Kobane Military Hospital in preparation for the Coalition’s divestment to in... More
A chairperson for the Social Services Committee of
A chairperson for the Social Services Committee of the Civil Administration of Manbij discusses plans for dealing with return of residents displaced during ISIS occupation at a meeting at the CAM headquarters i... 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 butcher cuts and weighs cuts of meat at his store
A butcher cuts and weighs cuts of meat at his store in a bustling market in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Storeowners are now able to thrive and customers have the freedom to shop at markets without the threat ... 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
A Manbij Military Council member provides mounted security
A Manbij Military Council member provides mounted security in the city streets of Manbij, Syria, August 21, 2018. The MMC is a security force dedicated to ensuring the continued safety and security in Manbij. (... More
Larry Bartlett, Senior Advisor for the Syrian Transition
Larry Bartlett, Senior Advisor for the Syrian Transition Assistance Response Team, meets with members of the Manbij Military Council on the two-year anniversary of their liberation from ISIS in Manbij, Syria, A... More
U.S. Soldiers watch a star cluster in the sky during
U.S. Soldiers watch a star cluster in the sky during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 13, 2018. Star clusters are used to establish visual contact between U.S. and Turkish forces at different coordination... More
A U.S. Soldier stands next to his binoculars during
A U.S. Soldier stands next to his binoculars during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 3, 2018. The binoculars are used to confirm Turkish military forces on the other side of the demarcation line during a... More
U.S. service members walk toward a coordination point
U.S. service members walk toward 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 pat... More
U.S. Soldiers play a friendly soccer game against members
U.S. Soldiers play a friendly soccer game against members of the Manbij Military Council in Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. U.S. forces support the MMC in keeping Manbij secure and stable. (U.S. Army photo by Sg... More
A group of U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish military forces
A group of U.S. Soldiers observe Turkish military forces on the other side of the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated patro... More
A U.S. Soldier sets up an antenna during a patrol outside
A U.S. Soldier sets up an antenna during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 3, 2018. U.S. and Turkish forces communicate with each other during these independent, coordinated patrols along the demarcation l... More
U.S. Soldiers watch a star cluster in the sky during
U.S. Soldiers watch a star cluster in the sky during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 7, 2018. Star clusters are used to indicate the position of forces during independent, coordinated patrols between U.S... More
U.S. Soldier speaks with a woman and her family in
U.S. Soldier speaks with a woman and her family in a village outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols with Turkey, along the demarcation line, provides stability to ensure t... 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
A Manbij Military Council member prepares to kick a
A Manbij Military Council member prepares to kick a soccer ball during a soccer match in Manbij, Syria, August 11, 2018. The MMC was established in 2016 to ensure peace and stability in Manbij. (U.S. Army photo... More
A U.S. Soldier surveils the area during a combined
A U.S. Soldier surveils the area during a combined joint patrol in Manbij, Syria Nov. 1, 2018. This operation ensures they can safely work with partner forces to maintain the safety and security of the region a... 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
A group of men shop for new clothes at a store in Manbij,
A group of men shop for new clothes at a store in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Stores like this have the opportunity to prosper since Syrian Democratic Forces liberated the city from ISIS. (U.S. Army photo by ... 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
MQ-1, MQ-9 aircrews help liberate Manbij
In 2016, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircrews assisted coalition partners in the reclamation of Manbij, Syria, from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria forces. Pilots and ... 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 member of the Manbij Military Council reloads his
A member of the Manbij Military Council reloads his magazine at a range near Tishreen, Syria, July 30, 2018. Members of the MMC were assessed on the fundamentals of marksmanship by Coalition advisors. (U.S. Arm... More
Larry Bartlett, Senior Advisor for the Syrian Transition
Larry Bartlett, Senior Advisor for the Syrian Transition Assistance Response Team, shakes hands with Welat Eto, a liaison in the joint operations center in Manbij, Syria, August 9, 2018. The joint operations ce... More
Dr. Ismail Mohammed, plastic surgeon for the Kobane
Dr. Ismail Mohammed, plastic surgeon for the Kobane Military Hospital, speaks with a team of doctors and physical therapists about plans to use newly divested equipment from the Coalition in Kobane, Syria, Augu... More