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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members interact with Syrian children.

Operation Inherent Resolve

Children of a local Syrian village meet U.S. soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in March. The soldiers continue to advise, assist and enable partner forces in designated areas of Syria to set conditions for long-term security.

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