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Condolence Statement from Lt. Gen. Pat White
March 10, 2020 — "On behalf of the military Coalition, I send my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moises A. Navas and Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo. Their courage to confront the evil of ISIS, while advising Iraqi Security Forces, in close combat is a testament to the Coalition’s steadfast commitment to achieve our goal to defeat ISIS permanently. Moises and Diego made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life; they will not be forgotten."... MORE

U.S. service members killed in Iraq
March 9, 2020 — Two U.S. service members were killed by enemy forces while advising and accompanying Iraqi Security Forces during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold in a mountainous area of north central Iraq, March 8. The names of the service members are withheld pending next of kin notification, in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy... MORE

Mother and son serve side-by-side in support of CJTF-OIR
February 21, 2020 — A graduate walks across the stage to collect his college diploma and earn his commission in the U.S. Army. Tears well in a mother’s eyes as she witnesses her child soar to new heights. This moment marked the beginning of an opportunity to serve side-by-side as mother and son... MORE

CJTF-OIR reflects on significant gains in 2019
February 9, 2020 — As 2019 began, CJTF-OIR operated in Iraq and Syria at the nexus of strategic influence in the Middle East. Throughout the year, regional state and non-state actors impacted the Coalition mission and threatened international efforts to restore peace and stability in Iraq and Syria. The Coalition faced numerous challenges to our resolve in 2019 ranging from a convergence of military force in northern Syria, to increased rocket attacks on Iraqi bases hosting Coalition troops. However, we persevered and continued the mission to defeat Daesh and improve regional stability... MORE

SDF Capture Eight ISIS Fighters During Large-Scale Clearance
February 6, 2020 — The SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) captured eight known ISIS fighters and affiliates, along with weapons and ammunition, during a large-scale clearance operation in Deir ez-Zor province, Syria, Jan. 31... MORE

Kurdish-led Syrian commandos end 2019 with a bang, thwart New Year’s Day attack
February 5, 2020 — Syrian anti-ISIS commandos demonstrated their mettle to close 2019 with two successful raids on sleeper cells. It was a history-making year where they defeated ISIS’ physical territory during the Battle of Baghouz and liberated millions of people... MORE

Department Of Defense Off-Camera Press Briefing By Major General Alexus Grynkewich
January 23, 2020 — STAFF: All right, good afternoon, everybody. Today we're joined by U.S. Air Force Major General... MORE

Coalition Celebrates Iraqi Army Day
January 6, 2020 — SOUTHWEST ASIA— Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve joins Iraqi leaders and citizens in celebrating the 99th anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army. The Iraqi Army was activated on Jan. 6, 1921... MORE

CJTF-OIR Statement on the ongoing Defeat Daesh Mission
January 5, 2020 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Our first priority is protecting all Coalition personnel committed to the defeat of Daesh... MORE

One U.S. contractor killed in rocket attack on Iraqi base in Kirkuk
December 28, 2019 — One U.S. civilian contractor was killed and several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base in Kirkuk hosting Coalition troops, on Dec. 27 at 7:20 p.m. (Iraqi time). Iraqi Security Forces are leading the response and investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes available... MORE