<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016 — The invasion of Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant forces into Iraq two years ago has met with a “remarkable turn-around,” British Army Maj. Gen<wm>. Mark Childress said on Sunday during a military ceremony in Fallujah, Iraq.
“After being a battleground over several years of continuous military pressure and combat operations against the Islamic State," Iraq forces have been engaged in sustained efforts to push back against the threat," he noted. "Last month’s decisive momentum has given them a much-needed breathing room and boosted their morale."

Army Chief Master Sgt. Maj. Michael P. R. Evans added some 100,000 security personnel were released from their</wm> postings after the conflict to improve their skills for civilian careers, while some 100,000 people took