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Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly above Syria, March 25, 2018, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott

Operation Inherent Resolve Official Briefs Reporters Following an increase in coalition strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces resumed offensive operations to clear the final ISIS held territory in eastern Syria, a deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said. Video | Special Report

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at the Tri-Citian of the Year awards ceremony in Kennewick, Wash., May 3, 2018. Mattis emphasized the importance of community service, saying service above self, inclusiveness and helping others are core to America’s strength. Tri-Citian courtesy photo

Mattis Emphasizes ‘Service to Others’ as Key American Strength Defense Secretary James N. Mattis emphasized the importance of service to others during an awards ceremony in Kennewick, Wash., saying giving back and putting others before self are core to America’s strength. Story | Related Story

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan leads a ceremony in which Army Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone takes command of U.S. Cyber Command from Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers at Fort Meade, Md., May 4, 2018.

Cybercom Rises to Combatant Command, Changes Leaders U.S. Cyber Command became the nation’s 10th unified combatant command during a ceremony at Fort Meade, Md., where Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone also replaced Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers as commander, and as director of the National Security Agency and Central Security Service. Story | Full Event | DoD News Now | Related Story | Special Report

Army Maj. Robert Solano, with U.S. Special Operations Command Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics directorate, demonstrates an MH-47 Chinook helicopter virtual trainer during Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Day at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., March 21, 2018. The demonstration provided an opportunity to inspire future generations to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. U.S. Special Operations Command photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo

Near-Peer Adversaries Strive to Surpass U.S. in Technology, DoD Official Says The world has changed dramatically as technology capabilities have gone global, and China and Russia are advancing in the realm at an alarming rate, a Defense Department official said at the first DoD human capital symposium. Story | Special Report

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits on a ramp at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, before conducting combat airlift operations for U.S. and coalition forces in Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 27, 2017. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Gregory Brook

Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continued to strike Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported. Story | Special Report

Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Dana White briefs reporters at the Pentagon, May 3, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

U.S. Protests Chinese Interference With Military Planes in Djibouti The United States has protested to China after repeated instances of lasers interfering with U.S. military aircraft landing in Djibouti, including an incident in which two Air Force crewmen were slightly injured, the chief Pentagon spokesperson said. Story | Full Event | Transcript | Flickr Album

DoD Pays Tribute to Service Members Killed in Georgia Crash, Afghanistan Attack The deaths of service members in a military plane crash in Georgia and in an enemy attack in Afghanistan are a somber reminder of the dangers members face as they carry out their duties, the chief Pentagon spokesperson said during a news conference. Story | Full Event | Transcript | Flickr Album

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk fires flares during an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Pacific Ocean, May 3, 2018. Navy photo by Seaman Michael A. Colemanberry

Lethality, Readiness Drive Acquisition and Sustainment Reform, DoD Official Says The National Defense Strategy’s priority of readiness and warfighter’s needs make it important for the Defense Department to be easy to do business with, the undersecretary of defense for acquisitions and sustainment said. Story | Strategy

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Guardsman Takes Army Values to Heart Army Sgt. Stephen Caldwell with the South Carolina Army National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, takes the Army values to heart on duty and in his civilian job. “We’re supporting the mission on the ground and making that difference," he said. Story

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U.S. Soldiers Receive Medals From Guatemala’s Government Three U.S. soldiers have been recognized by the president of Guatemala in Puerto San Jose for their acts of brotherhood and friendship. Story

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Army 1st. Lt. Michael Austin, a platoon leader for Attack Co., 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, uses an end user device.

Soldier Communication Gets Boost It appears that the days of simple radio communication are over for the soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Story

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