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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III crew assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron unloads armored trucks during a Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund cargo supply mission in Syria, Jan. 11, 2023. CTEF is a funded program that provides Partner Forces with resources designed to assist in the enduring defeat of ISIS under Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. De La Pena)

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A Norwegian solider assigned to Norwegian Engineer Battalion, Task Force Viking, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, treats a simulated casualty during a training exercise, Al Asada Air Base, Iraq, March 3, 2023. Members of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve train together to maintain readiness and proficiency to continue to advise assist and enable partner forces.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)

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A Syrian Democratic Forces detention facility guard trainer shakes hands with a Coalition Detention Capabilities Assessment Team member during a Law Enforcement training course graduation at the Vetted Syrian Opposition Academy of Excellence in the al-Shaddadi region, March 30, 2023. Two SDF prison guard students, from previous classes, returned to help coach tactics and training to academy Syrian Internal Security Forces students. Coalition Forces advise, assist, and enable SDF to conduct guard force training to increase their capability of maintaining ISIS detainees in detention facilities across

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Partner Force members inspect a mortar round before use in the al-Tanf region, Syria.

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A Coalition member takes a selfie with a partner force member in Erbil, Iraq.

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German infantry soldiers carry a litter during a combined forces endurance stress shoot at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 6, 2018. A Coalition created from a diverse international community will continue its support to the people of Iraq in order to enhance the capabilities of the nation to ensure security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Audrey Ward)

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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)

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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)

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Iraq's Federal Intelligence Investigation Agency receives vehicles valued at approximately $18 million at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on September 24, 2021. The equipment was divested as part of a U.S. program known as CTEF, or Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund, which supports the Iraqi Security Forces' mission to defeat Daesh and promote regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Clara Soria-Hernandez)

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Press Releases

Live Fire Exercises In Iraq for August

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs | Aug. 30, 2024

BAGHDAD, Iraq – UPDATE: On August 30, 2024, Coalition service members will be conducting live fire and base defense operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew...

Live Fire Exercises In Syria for August

By By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs | Aug. 30, 2024

BAGHDAD, Iraq – UPDATE: On August 30, 2024, Coalition service members will be conducting base defense exercises in or near the Deir ez-Zor region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and...

Change of Command Ceremony: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin C. Leahy Assumes Command of CJTF-OIR

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs | Aug. 5, 2024

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) conducted a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, August 5, 2024, marking a transition of leadership. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin C. Leahy assumed command...