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The decision comes amid the chaos of Turkey's invasion into northern Syria.

Top brass weren't blindsided by recent events, officials now say.

"We have to always be concerned with this," the former defense secretary said.

"We have reports already of indiscriminate fire landing near American forces," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.

Turkish officials say the U.S. position was not targeted.

The stop comes in response to threats from Turkey.

Coalition aircraft can still come to the rescue of ground troops even as Iraq recently enacted airspace limitations.

The nation's second-highest award for valor will go Friday to Kentucky Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller.

The U.S.-led international coalition said it targeted ISIS militants on the island, located in the Salah ad Din Province.

Military leaders running the fight against ISIS in Iraq have agreed to stop flying planes, helicopters and drones there.