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The reopening of St. Thomas Syriac-Catholic Church in Mosul, after the completion of its restoration work, coinciding with the 160th anniversary of its construction.. (1)
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We invite you to join us to observe a Remembrance Ceremony as we reflect on the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, this Saturday at half-past eight o'clock in the morning at Fort Bragg's Main Post Flag Pole.
In awe of our Sky Dragon Soldiers.
This was an incredibly tough, pressurized mission filled with multiple complexities, with active threats the entire time. Our troops displayed grit, discipline and empathy.
Below is a picture of the last Soldier to leave Afghanistan.
Today is Kobani Liberation Day. On January 26, 2015 Kurdish fighters, supported by @CJTFOIR air strikes, liberated Kobani & showed that Daesh wasn’t invincible & denied them a strategic objective. Congratulations to the Kurds for being an example of a reliable, & capable partner
Striking that not a single person we talked to here believed it was #ISIS. They all believe #Iraqi political parties are jockeying for power and killing the poor in the process: Suicide Bombing in Crowded #Baghdad Market Kills at Least 32 https://t.co/v2DYuPifqY
The film is the directorial debut from Dan Gabriel, who worked in the region as a CIA counter-terrorism officer, and also produced the film. Gritty and up close action. 10/10
The Iraqi Air Force participated in a flyover during the 100th anniversary of the Army yesterday. They flew 23 of their F-16s and numerous other aircraft. The combat readiness of the pilots and F-16s continues to play a vital role in the mission to #DefeatDaesh.
Timely thread on the debate surrounding Netflix' Mosul film. As @MikeFleet23 insightfully points out, the divergent perspectives are a microcosm for the fractured interpretations of history that pervade #Iraqi society. National reconciliation is needed to carve a path forward.
Mosul review: Netflix's war film invites polarised responses: Mosul tells the gruelling story of the Nineveh SWAT team's battle against the Islamic State, but overlooks civilian testimonies and the sacrifices of ... https://t.co/LWsm74VZS6 #terror#islamicterrorism
In dedicating its story almost entirely to a rogue outfit's mission, the film pushes aside other potential subplots dedicated to civilian testimonies #Mosul https://t.co/JlMYT62mnq