Mosul victory marks win for Pentagon training plan

Members of Iraq's federal police force wave Iraq's national flag as they celebrate in the Old City of Mosul on July 9, 2017 after recapturing the city . PHOTO| AFP

What you need to know:

  • Instead of putting large numbers of American boots on the ground, the US-led strategy in Iraq and Syria has been a non-stop air campaign combined with continual training and advising for proxy local forces.

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