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The soldiers are a part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a global coalition formed to fight the Islamic State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coalition gives Iraqi and Syrian forces training, advice and assistance, including direct artillery and airstrikes on enemy forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere has been a tremendous increase in the confidence and will of the Iraqi Security forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces,\u201d Funk said. \u201cIn 2015, (IS) had over 7 million people under their evil control. Now, at almost Christmastime 2017, about 6.8 million of those people have been liberated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funk said areas in the region face a lengthy rebuilding process. 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