A U.S. Soldier sets off a star cluster flare to ensure
A U.S. Soldier sets off a star cluster flare to ensure Turkish forces see their location on a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 22, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct independent, coordinated ... 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
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 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
The Syrian Democratic Forces Engineer Support Unit
The Syrian Democratic Forces Engineer Support Unit use a track hoe excavator to place each piece of the bridge floor into place on the unit’s first roadway bridge in Jarniyah, Syria, July 15, 2018. The recently... 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 Syrian Democratic Forces engineer uses a socket wrench
A Syrian Democratic Forces engineer uses a socket wrench to secure bolts into place on the bridge floor on the Kharbet Al Shafrat Bridge in Jarniyah, Syria, July 15, 2018. The engineer unit will check and secur... 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
The Syrian Democratic Forces Engineer Support Unit
The Syrian Democratic Forces Engineer Support Unit uses a track hoe excavator to push a newly constructed bridge across the ravine in Jarniyah, Syria, July 15, 2018. The recently graduated 20-person team constr... 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
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of the Combined
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, shakes hands with a Syrian Democratic Forces soldier receiving a coin for his actions of distinguished ser... 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 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 pulls security from a hill during a
A U.S. Soldier pulls security from a hill during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 13, 2018. U.S. and Turkish military forces are conducting independent, coordinated patrols along the demarcation line to h... More
A U.S. Army Soldier is directed where to provide security
A U.S. Army Soldier is directed where to provide security during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, June 28, 2018. The U.S. is conducting independent, coordinated patrols with Turkish military forces on e... More
Gen. Chiya, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces
Gen. Chiya, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River Valley, points out some of the recently liberated areas to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James B. Jarrard, Commander of Special Oper... More
A U.S. Soldier looks through his binoculars during
A U.S. Soldier looks through his binoculars during a patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 13, 2018. Life is returning to normal since the Syrian Democratic Forces liberated the area from ISIS. (U.S. Army photo ... More
A U.S. Soldier communicates with Turkish forces during
A U.S. Soldier communicates with Turkish forces during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 28, 2018. Communication between both forces helps provide security in the region. (U.S. Army... More
U.S. Soldiers provide security during an independent,
U.S. Soldiers provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. U.S forces conduct these patrols in coordination with Turkish military forces on the other side o... More
A U.S. service member provides security during an
A U.S. service member provides security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, July 24, 2018. These patrols reinforce peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicole Paese)
A U.S. Soldier speaks to a local man during an independent,
A U.S. Soldier speaks to a local man during an independent, coordinated patrol in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries began these patrols along the demarcation line t... More
A U.S. Soldier walks toward a tactical vehicle used
A U.S. Soldier walks toward a tactical vehicle used to provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. These patrols are coordinated with Turkish military forc... More
A shop owner restocks supplies outside his hardware
A shop owner restocks supplies outside his hardware store in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Stores like this have the opportunity to prosper since the Syrian Democratic Forces liberated the city from ISIS. (U.S.... More
The owner of a sweets store prepares goods for a customer
The owner of a sweets store prepares goods for a customer at his shop in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Full shops and eager customers are just one of the many signs Manbij is safe and stable since its liberatio... More
Two children race each other across a newly-constructed
Two children race each other across a newly-constructed bridge in their hometown of Kharbet in Jarniyah, Syria, July 15, 2018. The Syrian Democratic Forces Engineer Support Unit completed the two-day bridge pro... More
Gen. Chiya, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces
Gen. Chiya, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River Valley, discusses the elimination of ISIS in the MERV during a meeting with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of ... 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
Syrian Democratic Forces engineers work together to
Syrian Democratic Forces engineers work together to lift a supporting piece for the Kharbet Al Shafrat Bridge before using a track hoe excavator to push the remaining sections over the ravine in Jarniyah, Syria... 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 man and his son make pizza to sell at the largest
A man and his son make pizza to sell at the largest market in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Full shops and customers are just one of the many signs that Manbij is safe, stable and returning to normalcy since it... More
Gen. Chiya, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces
Gen. Chiya, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River Valley, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James B. Jarrard, Commander of Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Reso... 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
Men repair a road in a village outside Manbij, Syria,
Men repair a road in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 11, 2018. Reconstruction and maintenance efforts are a sign of the safety and stability that has returned to the region since the Syrian Democratic For... 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
Gen. Chiya, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces
Gen. Chiya, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River Valley, speaks with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve and... 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. 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, describes the progress made during Operation Roundup with Gen. Chiya, commander of the Syrian Democratic Force... 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
U.S. forces walk toward a coordination point to link
U.S. forces walk toward a coordination point to link up with visual and radio communication with Turkish military forces outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. The U.S. and Turkish militaries conduct these patro... More
Men repair a road in a village outside Manbij, Syria,
Men repair a road in a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 11, 2018. Reconstruction and maintenance efforts are a sign of the safety and stability that has returned to the region since the Syrian Democratic For... More
Locals herd sheep in a village where U.S. and Turkish
Locals herd sheep in a village where U.S. and Turkish forces conduct independent, coordinated patrols outside Manbij, Syria, August 1, 2018. Daily life has resumed since the region’s liberation from ISIS. (U.S.... 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 11, 2018. These independent, coordinated patrols are conducted with Turkish military forces who stay on the... More
A U.S. Soldier uses a range finder to locate Turkish
A U.S. Soldier uses a range finder to locate Turkish Military forces on the other side of the demarcation line during an independent, coordinated patrol along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 18... More
U.S. Soldiers wave to locals as they perform an independent,
U.S. Soldiers wave to locals as they perform an independent, coordinated patrol through a village near Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. These patrols are done in coordination with Turkish Military forces on opposi... More
A boy stirs a bucket of tomato sauce outside of a store
A boy stirs a bucket of tomato sauce outside of a store in Manbij, Syria, July 12, 2018. Since the Syrian Democratic Forces liberated the city from ISIS, shops like this have had the opportunity to grow and bec... More
U.S. military vehicles provide security during an
U.S. military vehicles provide security during an independent, coordinated patrol between the U.S. and Turkish militaries along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 20, 2018. These patrols help rein... More
A U.S. Soldier stands watch near a tactical vehicle
A U.S. Soldier stands watch near a tactical vehicle during an independent, coordinated patrol outside Manbij, Syria, August 19, 2018. These patrols are coordinated with Turkish military forces to ensure continu... 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 19, 2018. These patrols are coordinated with Turkish military forces to ensure the lasting defe... 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 11, 2018. U.S. forces use binoculars to obtain a visual of Turkish military forces on the othe... More
A young man sits in front of a store at a market in
A young man sits in front of a store at a market in Manbij, Syria, August 12, 2018. Many local children help out with their family’s local business now that the area is safe and secure. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
A child stands by a tray of falafel in a market in
A child stands by a tray of falafel in a market in Manbij, Syria, August 12, 2018. The falafel is made from ground chickpeas, pressed into a doughnut shape and deep-fried. After being liberated from ISIS by the... 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 prepares for a coin presentation for the distinguished service of four Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers in Syr... 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, presents his coin to each of the four Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers that displayed distinguished service i... More
A young man and girl browse at a market in Manbij,
A young man and girl browse at a market 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 the city’s li... 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 young child sits on a motorcycle in a market in Manbij,
A young child sits on a motorcycle in a market in Manbij, Syria, August 12, 2018. Manbij has returned to normalcy since the Syrian Democratic Forces defeated ISIS in 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicole Paese)
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