27. Battle of al-Qa’im (2017, advisor/air support role)
The Battle of al-Qa’im saw U.S. airpower and intelligence play a pivotal role as Iraqi forces advanced to liberate this crucial border town from ISIS control. Strategically located on the Syrian frontier, al-Qa’im’s recapture disrupted major militant supply routes and diminished ISIS’s regional reach. The operation highlighted the effectiveness of coalition support in major offensive actions.
