Bridging the TigrisOne potential job is helping Iraqi troops use highly technical bridging capabilities to get across the river into Mosul. Iraqi forces retook the air base from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria on Saturday. In addition to Qayara, Iraqi government troops recently have retaken Ramadi, Fallujah and a number of towns along the route to Mosul. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)Obama in April allowed U.S. troops to assist Iraqi forces at brigade and battalion levels, where they could be at greater risk closer to the battle. They will help Iraqi security forces planning to encircle and eventually retake the key city.

Source: CBC News July 11, 2016 07:52 UTC