U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment fire the M777 howitzer in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2018. The 3rd Cav. Regiment is part of the Combine Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces and Iraqi Security Forces in Syria as they clear the last remaining pockets of ISIS from the Middle Euphrates River Valley and prevent them from fleeing into Iraq. In conjunction with partner forces, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki L. Sprenkle)