U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kyle Hagan from the 1st
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kyle Hagan from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron shoots a video during exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2019. Green Goblin is an annual exercise to enhan... More
Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technicians
Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technicians safely remove dangerous chemicals used by ISIS to create bombs in Raqqah, Syria, August 13, 2018. The chemicals, found by a family returning to their home, ... More
Local children enjoy snacks given to them by Syrian
Local children enjoy snacks given to them by Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The SDF and Raqqah Internal Security Forces maintain a presence in the city to ensure continued ... More
William V. Roebuck, Senior Advisor in the Special Envoy
William V. Roebuck, Senior Advisor in the Special Envoy Office for the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, meets with members of the Raqqah Civil Council in Raqqah, Syria, August 12, 2018. During the meeting, Roebuck dis... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Junior Cruz, 15th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Junior Cruz, 15th Airlift Squadron Pilot, loads a magazine with ammunition while at a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) class at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. Weapon... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Bell, Combat Arms
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Bell, Combat Arms Training (CATM) and Maintenance Instructor, observes as Airmen fire the M9 during a weapons qualification course at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 202... More
A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman provides
A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman provides security during a Full Mission Profile (FMP), during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb 7, 2020. Southern Strike allows participants the opportun... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Rion Ehrman from the
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Rion Ehrman from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron explains a scenario during exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2019. Green Goblin is an annual exercise to... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Silk, 628th Combat Arms
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Silk, 628th Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Instructor, ensures the firing line is safe at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. Airmen are required to follow a ... More
Two Airmen from the 146 Air Support Operations Squadron,
Two Airmen from the 146 Air Support Operations Squadron, based in Oklahoma City, Okla., call in close air support during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., Feb. 3, 2020. So... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member checks the
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member checks the trunk of a vehicle at a checkpoint in Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. RISF members thoroughly check every person and vehicle that passes through checkpoints i... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk provides Close Air Support
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk provides Close Air Support (CAS) for Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialists on the ground during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb 7, 2020. Southern Strike is ... More
An Airman with the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron,
An Airman with the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron, prepares for a close air support exercise during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., Feb. 3, 2020. Southern Strike ... More
A woman washes her hands and a brick mold after creating
A woman washes her hands and a brick mold after creating a batch of bricks at a brick kiln in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The Raqqah Civil Council Culture Committee provided a guided tour to Coalition membe... More
Dangerous chemicals left behind by ISIS were found
Dangerous chemicals left behind by ISIS were found by a family returning to their home and reported to the Raqqah Internal Security Forces for safe disposal in Raqqah, Syria, August 13, 2018. The Coalition prov... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Rhoton, Client Systems
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Rhoton, Client Systems Technician, speaks with Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb 19, 2020. Staff Sgt. Rhoton teaches quarterly resili... More
A local child walks around his neighborhood in Raqqah,
A local child walks around his neighborhood in Raqqah, Syria, August 12, 2018. The Coalition supports the Raqqah Civil Council's priorities to restore critical infrastructure and services throughout the city an... More
A child stands outside her home near the Old Mosque
A child stands outside her home near the Old Mosque as Raqqah Civil Council Culture Committee members give a guided tour of historical monuments to Coalition Forces in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The commit... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technician
A Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technician safely removes dangerous chemicals from a local home in Raqqah, Syria, August 13, 2018. The Coalition provides training and equipment to the RISF, who are ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Bell, Combat Arms
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Bell, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Instructor, provides pointers during at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. Airmen are required to follow a specific course... More
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists prepare to provide close air support during Southern Strike 2020, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., Feb. 3, 2020. Southern Strike is a lar... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Garcia, 1st Combat
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Garcia, 1st Combat Camera Squadron Aerial Photographer, fires the M9 during a qualification course at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. Airmen are taught weapons safe... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technician
A Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technician safely removes dangerous chemicals from a local home in Raqqah, Syria, August 13, 2018. The Coalition provides training and equipment to RISF, a counter IS... More
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets and neighborhoods in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. Since the Syrian Democratic Forces defeated ISIS in Raqqah, the Raqqah Civil Council has worked tir... More
U.S. Airmen walk towards their targets during an M9
U.S. Airmen walk towards their targets during an M9 qualification course at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. Airmen are required to follow a specific course of fire in order to qualify on each weapon... More
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets and neighborhoods in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. Since the Syrian Democratic Forces liberated the city from ISIS, the Coalition has continued to sup... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron document a training scenario during exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2019. Green Goblin is an annual exercise to enhance lo... More
A U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
A U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Airman provides security during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb 7, 2020. Southern Strike is a large scale, joint and international combat exerc... More
Two Airmen from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron,
Two Airmen from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, based in Oklahoma City, Okla., discuss mission execution during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., Feb. 3, 2020. ... More
An Airman with 146th Air Support Operations Squadron,
An Airman with 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, monitors an A-10 Thunderbolt II on a close air support mission during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training... More
Raqqah Civil Council's Culture Committee members meet
Raqqah Civil Council's Culture Committee members meet with Coalition Forces for a tour of the Raqqah Museum in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The museum was constructed during the 19th century as a garrison in... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Rhoton, Client Systems
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Rhoton, Client Systems Technician, holds a photo of his brother, Second Lieutenant Christopher Rhoton at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb 19, 2020. Earlier this year, Lt. Rhoton ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Phifer assists
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Phifer assists Staff Sgt. Christopher Drzazgowski with a video scenario during exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2019. Green Goblin is an annual e... More
U.S. Airmen prepare to fire during an M9 qualification
U.S. Airmen prepare to fire during an M9 qualification course at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. The course sharpens airmen's weapon systems skills and ensures optimal performance of the firearms th... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Rhoton, Client Systems
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Rhoton, Client Systems Technician, speaks with Airman First Class Kelly Walker, Combat Photojournalist at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb 19, 2020. Staff Sgt. Rhoton teaches qua... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamia Logan, 628th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamia Logan, 628th Security Forces member, fires at her target during a M9 qualification course at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. Weapons qualification on the M9 and M4 is... More
A member of the Raqqah Internal Security Force provides
A member of the Raqqah Internal Security Force provides security at the Raqqah Civil Council building in Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. The RISF maintains safety and security to ensure a lasting defeat of ISIS... More
Southern Strike 20 - TACP Close Air Support
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists, prepare to perform Close Air Support during Southern Strike 2020, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., Feb. 3, 2020. Southern Strike is a la... More
A Raqqah Culture Committee member shows photos of the
A Raqqah Culture Committee member shows photos of the Raqqah Museum after the defeat of ISIS to Coalition members during a tour in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The museum was constructed during the 19th cent... More
Airmen from the 146 Air Support Operations Squadron,
Airmen from the 146 Air Support Operations Squadron, out of Oklahoma City, Okla., prepare to preform Joint Terminal Attack Controller operations during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training ... More
A team of Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives
A team of Raqqah Internal Security Force explosives technicians safely remove dangerous chemicals from a local home in Raqqah, Syria, August 13, 2018. The Coalition provides training to RISF to remove harmful i... More
Members of the Raqqah Civil Council Culture Committee
Members of the Raqqah Civil Council Culture Committee give a tour of the Raqqah Museum garden to Coalition Forces in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The museum is currently under reconstruction as part of a pro... More
Motorists park on the side of the road during a routine
Motorists park on the side of the road during a routine safety inspection at a Raqqah Internal Security Forces checkpoint in Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. The RISF thoroughly check every vehicle as an extra s... More
Children watch as the Raqqah Support Platoon clear
Children watch as the Raqqah Support Platoon clear rubble from the streets of their neighborhood in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The Raqqah Civil Council, with support from the Coalition, continues to return... More
A Syrian Democratic Forces soldier assists local workers
A Syrian Democratic Forces soldier assists local workers with pouring, molding and baking bricks at a brick kiln in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. Prior to joining the SDF, the soldier worked in a brick kiln, ... More
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists,
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Specialists, perform Joint Terminal Attack Controller operations during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., Feb. 7, 2020. Southern ... More
U.S. Airmen listen to instructions while at a Combat
U.S. Airmen listen to instructions while at a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance class at Joint Base Charleston, S. C., Jan. 14, 2020. Weapons qualification on the M9 and M4 is a requirement for Air Force mem... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron document a training scenario during exercise Green Goblin at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 5, 2019. Green Goblin is an annual exercise to enhance lo... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Force member verifies the
A Raqqah Internal Security Force member verifies the identification of civilians traveling into Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. RISF members thoroughly check every person and vehicle that pass through checkpoin... More
A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman provides
A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman provides security during a Full Mission Profile (FMP) as part of Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb 7, 2020. Southern Strike offers unique conventional a... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Guignard, Combat Arms
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Guignard, Combat Arms Instructor provides instructions during a M9 qualification course at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 14, 2020. The course sharpens airmen's weapon systems... More
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets and neighborhoods in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. Since the Syrian Democratic Forces defeated ISIS in Raqqah, the Coalition has supported the Raqqah ... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member checks for
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member checks for proper identification at a checkpoint in Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. RISF members thoroughly check every person and vehicle that pass through checkpoints ... More
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets
The Raqqah Support Platoon clears rubble from the streets and neighborhoods in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. Since the Syrian Democratic Forces defeated ISIS in Raqqah, the Coalition has continued to support ... More
Raqqah brick makers hand mix a batch of concrete to
Raqqah brick makers hand mix a batch of concrete to create bricks at a brick kiln in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. The Raqqah Civil Council Culture Committee provided a guided tour to Coalition members of his... More
Two children climb a fence to look at a deserted amusement
Two children climb a fence to look at a deserted amusement park in Raqqah, Syria, August 12, 2018. The Coalition supports the Raqqah Civil Council's priorities to restore critical infrastructure and services th... More
A Raqqah Support Platoon member uses a water hose to
A Raqqah Support Platoon member uses a water hose to clean the newly cleared areas of the street during rubble removal in Raqqah, Syria, August 15, 2018. Since the Syrian Democratic Forces defeated ISIS in Raqq... More
Syrian Democratic Forces Soldiers provide security
Syrian Democratic Forces Soldiers provide security during a patrol in Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. The Coalition trains and equips the SDF to help maintain security in regions returning to normalcy after lib... More
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen,
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen, prepare to clear a building during a Full Mission Profile (FMP), during Southern Strike 2020 at Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb 7, 2020. Southern Strike allows p... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member verifies the
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member verifies the identification of motorists traveling into Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. RISF members thoroughly check every person and vehicle that pass through checkpoi... More
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member waits to inspect
A Raqqah Internal Security Forces member waits to inspect the inside of a truck at a checkpoint in Raqqah, Syria, August 18, 2018. RISF members thoroughly check every person and vehicle that pass through checkp... More