U.S. Central Command announced it raised the threat level in Iraq and Syria, rebuking comments made by a top British general with the coalition fighting the Islamic State.
The greatest increase in airstrikes came after the Trump administration ordered a surprise withdrawal from Syria Dec. 19, which caught the Pentagon and allies off-guard and led to the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
Two A-10 Warthog pilots received the Distinguished Flying Cross on May 23 for their actions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.