The US military will reduce the number of troops in Syria by half, bringing the total to less than 1,000 in the coming months, according to the Pentagon. The consolidation is part of a deliberate and conditions-based process to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. US Central Command will continue strikes against ISIS and work with coalition partners to address terrorist threats.
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