Gen Eric T. Hill

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Eric T. Hill, Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve commander, bids farewell to the commander of Coalition Forces at al-Tanf Garrison, Syria, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve soldiers in Syria continue to train, advise, and assist our partner force, the Maghawir al-Thawra, in the fight to defeat ISIS and counter violent extremist organizations.

It appears you're asking about the experience of arriving in Syria for the first time during the ongoing conflict. It's a complex and deeply unsettling situation, and the experience would vary greatly depending on your location, the specific factions involved, and the day-to-day events. However, here's a general overview based on accounts from the conflict: