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Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the troops at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria, on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Declaring a victory in Syria, Putin on Monday visited a Russian military air base in the country and announced a partial pullout of Russian forces from the Mideast nation.
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Putin Declares ‘Victory’ In Syria Over ISIS — And The US, Sort Of
An instructor with the Syrian Democratic Forces observes a Syrian Arab trainee clear his rifle during small arms training in Northern Syria, July 31, 2017.
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Now That ISIS Is Routed, What Happens To All The Weapons The US Gave Syrian Fighters?
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SYRIA (June 3, 2017)— A U.S. Marine fires an M777-A2 Howitzer in the early morning in Syria.
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Russia Threatens To Attack US Special Forces In Syria If Provocations Continue
A Russian Su-34 drops its ordnance over Syria.
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Russians Bomb US Allies And Their Advisers In Surprise Syria Strike
isis syria YPG SDF header photo
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US Military To Remain In Syria ‘For Decades,’ Militia Claims
This undated photo obtained from the family of Austin Tice, shows American freelance journalist Austin Tice, 31, who has been missing in Syria since mid-August, 2012.
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Parents Of Marine Corps Vet Missing In Syria Since 2012 Hopeful He’ll Be Found Alive
U.S.-made M-ATV reportedly in Syria.
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Armored US Combat Vehicles Have Been Spotted Pouring Into Syria
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SYRIA (June 2, 2017) — U.S. Marines fire an M777-A2 Howitzer in Syria, June 2, 2017.
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Turkey Just Blew Up US Military OPSEC In Syria, Potentially Endangering Troops
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 2, 2017.
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US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Another Iranian Drone Threatening Coalition Troops In Syria
DARAA, SYRIA - JUNE 5: Smoke rises after the attacks by the Assad regime and its supporter foreign terrorist groups in Daraa, Syria on June 5, 2017.
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As Russia And The US Clash, Iran Ramps Up Involvement In The Syrian Civil War
.S. Navy sailors stand by fighter jets on the deck of the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. The carrier is currently deployed in the Persian Gulf, supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the military operation against Islamic State extremists in Syria and Iraq.
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It Sure Looks A Lot Like The US Is Gearing Up To Hit Syria Hard
In this Tuesday, March 7, 2017 frame grab from video provided by Arab 24 network, shows U.S. forces take up positions on the outskirts of the Syrian town, Manbij, a flashpoint between Turkish troops and allied Syrian fighters and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters, in al-Asaliyah village, Aleppo province, Syria.
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Syrian Dictator Bashes US Military’s Track Record As More Troops Cross The Berm
U.S. Army Paratroopers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division secure a helicopter-landing zone during simulated casualty evacuation in a force provider drill at Camp Swift, Makhmour, Iraq, on Jan. 22, 2017. The 2nd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., deployed to Iraq as part of Combined Joint Force Land Component Command - Operation Inherent Resolve to advise and assist Iraqi Security Forces in their fight against ISIL.
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Conventional US Ground Troops May Be Destined For The War In Syria
The Pentagon has a plan to accelerate the fight against ISIS: deploy conventional ground troops to Syria.
Kurdish and Western soldiers with the YPG in Syria.
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Dutch Vet Who Allegedly Killed ISIS Militant Spared Murder Charges
A criminal case against a Dutch military veteran arrested on suspicion of killing an ISIS militant while serving as a Kurdish militia volunteer has been dismissed.