Iraqi air successes can mean a reduced need for US military assets

Air Force Times: Recent events, such as the end of major ground combat operations in Iraq and Iraqi Air Force pilots coordinating attacks outside of their borders, have shown an increase in capabilities that will allow U.S. forces to pull back in the region and likely focus resources elsewhere.

The ground mission in Iraq was transferred to Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve last week when officials announced the “end of major combat operations” in the fight against ISIS and deactivated the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command.

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