Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Difficult Tactical Battle Ahead Against IS Militants in Syria by Carla Babb The U.S. president has ordered the military to intensify its fight against the Islamic State, including in Syria. But how does the military conduct air strikes in a country that is not a U.S. ally? VOA correspondent Carla Babb reports from the Pentagon. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/difficult-tactical-battle-ahead-a gainst-islamic-state-militants/2456334.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/difficult-tactical-battle-ahead-against-islamic-state-militants/2456334.html