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CTEF program equipment helps Iraqi Air Force control their skies
October 18, 2020 — Iraqi Security Forces received much needed equipment for their air force through the U.S Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) program. CTEF supports PHASE IV "normalization" of the U.S. Government's strategy to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) by building partner capacity under Title 10 to work "by, with and through" Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to build key capabilities and promote long term stability within the region by defeating and preventing the resurgence of ISIS. ... MORE

CJTF-OIR Statement: Coalition aircraft destroyed Daesh camps in Badiyah desert, Syria
October 5, 2020 — Coalition forces conducted a series of strikes on Daesh camps in a remote area of the Badiyah Desert, Syria, in the early hours of Oct. 4. The Badiya Desert is a known terrorist safe haven with a large concentration of Daesh fighters... MORE

Red Devils show resolve during Middle East deployment
September 19, 2020 — The 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade (ECAB) assumed authority of the aviation support mission for Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield Jan. 2, 2020... MORE

Bradleys arrive into Syria to support OIR mission
September 18, 2020 — Bradley armored vehicles rolled into eastern Syria and will be used by service members in support of Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission of working by, with and through Partner Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh... MORE

Coalition welcomes new commander, continues mission
September 10, 2020 — Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, conducted a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 9, 2020... MORE

Transcript: Col. Myles Caggins, CJTF-OIR Spokesperson, holds final press conference with Syrian Democratic Forces
September 5, 2020 — Opening remarks Press Conference at Hasakah ... MORE

$5 billion with a B: The Global Coalition invests in the future of Iraq, Syria
September 4, 2020 — As the 2020 fiscal year draws to a close, and Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) adjusts its mission and presence, the command reflects on one of the world’s most powerful anti-terrorism tools – money... MORE

Coalition departs Taji, transfers $347 million enhanced training site
August 23, 2020 — Officials from Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve transferred the Coalition area of Camp Taji, Iraq, to Iraqi Security Forces in a ceremony Aug. 23, 2020... MORE

Teamwork enables successful transfer of Camp Taji
August 21, 2020 — Camp Taji served as a pivotal site for planning countless counter-Daesh missions in support of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. It’s fitting that the last mission planned by the small group of partner forces remaining at the Iraqi base was also one of the most challenging... MORE

Coalition statement on incident near Tal Al-Zahab, Syria
August 17, 2020 — On Aug. 17 at appx. 9:20 a.m. (Syria Time), Coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces, conducting a routine anti-ISIS security patrol near Tal Al-Zahab, Syria, encountered a pro-Syrian regime checkpoint... MORE