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In this photo released by the U.S. Air Force, fighter jets fly over northern Iraq as part of coalition airstrikes in Syria on Tuesday, September 23. The United States and several Arab nations have started bombing ISIS targets in Syria to take out the militant group's ability to command, train and resupply its fighters.

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A U.S. Navy jet is refueled in flight after airstrike missions in Syria on September 23. In addition to bombing ISIS, the United States has also taken action -- on its own -- against another terrorist organization, the Khorasan Group. U.S. President Barack Obama described Khorasan members as "seasoned al Qaeda operatives in Syria."

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This photo, released by activists in Idlib, Syria, on September 23, shows what they say is the aftermath of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS.

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Another aftermath image from the Idlib activists.

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Obama, speaking at the White House on September 23, addresses the ISIS airstrikes. "The strength of this coalition makes it clear to the world that this is not America's fight alone," Obama said.

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The USS Philippine Sea, a guided-missile cruiser with the U.S. Navy, launches a Tomahawk cruise missile from the Persian Gulf during an attack on ISIS positions on September 23. The U.S. Navy released this photo and several others following the airstrikes.

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U.S. sailors stand on the bridge of the USS Philippine Sea while Tomahawk cruise missiles are launched toward targets in Syria on September 23.

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The USS Arleigh Burke, a guided-missile destroyer with the U.S. Navy, launches Tomahawk missiles in the Persian Gulf on September 23.
