British Brig. Gen. Karl Harris, the deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), and Jordan Brig. Gen. Raed Saud Alijbour, defense attaché, shake hands before the defense attaché forum begins in Baghdad, Iraq, March 17, 2022. The defense attaché forum serves as an opportunity to build-relationships among Global Coalition members, and as a gateway to discuss topics pertaining to the enduring defeat of Da’esh including Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s progress and areas of needed improvement. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bree-Ann Ramos-Clifton)
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Task Force Chosin interacts with local Syrian children during a partnered patrol with the Syrian Democratic Forces in North East Syria June 16, 2022. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve continues to advise, assist, and enable partner forces in designated areas of Syria to set conditions for long-term security. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Tommy L. Spitzer)
A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, secures cargo to a K-loader during a mission in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2021. CJTF-OIR enables its partners to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) program divests 21 vehicles to BG Sherzad with the Ministry of Peshmerga valued at $5.3 million at Erbil Air Base, Iraq on August 11, 2021. The CTEF program supports Iraqi Counter Terrorism Headquarters with the equipment to enhance their fight against hostile forces. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Ernest Henderson)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony at Baghdad, Iraq, Sep. 8, 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to support partner forces in designated areas of Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh and prevent the group’s reemergence. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, outgoing commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony at Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to support partner forces in designated areas of Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh and prevent the group’s reemergence. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to support partner forces in Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, addresses attendees during a transfer of authority ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to support partner forces in designated areas of Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of the U.S. Central Command, speaks to attendees during a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022. Kurilla presided over the transfer of authority for CJTF-OIR from U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Brennan to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez) (This photo has been cropped to emphasize the subject)
U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, receives the unit colors from Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, then commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, during a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022. Brennan relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
The official party prepares to transfer authority for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, Baghdad Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, presided over the ceremony between U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Brennan and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, left, incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, and Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, outgoing commander of CJTF-OIR, pay respect during the playing of the national anthems at a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to advise, assist and enable partner forces in designated areas of Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh--the common Arabic term for ISIS or I.S.--and prevent the group’s reemergence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
French Air Force Brig. Gen. Vincent Coste gives closing remarks at a defense attaché forum July 19, 2022. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from CJTF-OIR and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons in northeast Syria to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
Dutch Lt. Col. Jan Willem de Wolf speaks at the defense attaché forum July 19, 2022 in Baghdad, Iraq. The forum participants broke into smaller groups for more in-depth discussions and then selected a representative to brief the complete forum about their respective discussion groups. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from CJTF-OIR and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons in northeast Syria to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
Mr. Giorgi Gigauri, the Chief of Mission for International Organization for Migration (IOM) spoke at the defense attaché forum about the strategic and operational framework for durable solutions of individual displaced persons on July 19,2022 in Baghdad, Iraq. The defense attaché forum allowed the Global Coalition member and invited guest to discuss topics pertaining to repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
Attendees at a defense attaché forum hosted by Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) pose for a photo July 19, 2022, in Baghdad, Iraq. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from CJTF-OIR and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons in northeast Syria to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
Monique Maani, the head of field coordination at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Baghdad, gives a presentation during a defense attaché forum July 19, 2022, in Baghdad, Iraq. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons in northeast Syria and within Iraq to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
British Brig. Gen. Karl Harris, the deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR),  gives opening remarks  at a defense attaché forum July 19, 2022. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from CJTF-OIR and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons in northeast Syria to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
Jordanian Brig. Gen. Raed Saod Al-jbour, left, and British Army Brig. Karl Harris (right) talk before a defense attaché forum July 19, 2022, in Baghdad, Iraq. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons from northeast Syria to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. Al-Jbour is the Defense Attaché from Jordan. Harris is the deputy commanding general of CJTF-OIR. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)
Coalition members, including British Army Brig. Karl Harris, the deputy commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), second from right, pose for a photo before a defense attaché forum July 19, 2022, in Baghdad, Iraq. The defense attaché forum brought together defense attachés from several Global Coalition countries as well as representatives from CJTF-OIR and interagency partners to discuss topics including the need for increased repatriation and reintegration of displaced persons from northeast Syria to reduce ISIS influence in those vulnerable populations; the threat of ISIS members in detention centers operated by Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria; and the need for greater international action to address these ongoing security and humanitarian challenges.  (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Reed)