NEWSROOM

SDF Still Focused on Defeating Daesh
August 31, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and the Syrian Democratic... MORE

The Syrian Democratic Forces continue to lead back clearance efforts across northeast Syria and have allowed a sense of normalcy to return to many villages from Busayrah to Baghouz as displaced residents being returning to their homes. In addition, nearly 2,000 IEDs have been cleared, and thousands of devices are awaiting destruction. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve remains committed to supporting our partners as the work to bring peace and stability to the region and defeat Daesh.

Statement on Recent Attacks in Iraq
August 27, 2019 — Department of Defense Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan R. Hoffman provided the following... MORE

CJTF Immediately Complies with Iraqi Prime Minister Airspace Order
August 16, 2019 — Senior leaders from Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve met with Iraqi Ministry of... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
August 10, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – One U.S. service member died today during an Iraqi Security Force mission in... MORE

CJTF Partners Closing the Gap on Daesh Remnants
June 28, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve forces supported Syrian... MORE

Iraqi Provincial Police Members Recieve Training from Canadian soldiers
June 13, 2019 — QAYYARAH, Iraq - Iraqi students go through a four-week Wide Area Security Forces class taught by... MORE

Iraqi provincial police members assigned to the 4th Ninawa Emergency Response Battalion apply a bandage during a combat first aid class on Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, May 19, 2019. Iraqi students go through a four-week Wide Area Security Forces class taught by Canadian soldiers to learn essential combat skills like first aid, tactical movement, urban operations, and detainee procedures to enhance the Iraqi Security Forces’ combat skills and self-sufficiency. Coalition Forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq to train and advise in support of the enduring mission to defeat Daesh. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. DeAndre Pierce)

Peshmerga Soldiers Prepare to Conduct a Squad Attack Exercise
June 11, 2019 — ERBIL, Iraq - Peshmerga soldiers prepare to conduct a squad attack exercise at Bnaslawa Training... MORE

Peshmerga soldiers prepare to conduct a squad movement exercise at Bnaslawa Training Center near Erbil, Iraq, May 22, 2019. The exercise was led by local trainers under the guidance of Italian Army instructors. The soldiers are among more than 500 Peshmerga soldiers participating in 10 weeks of training with the support of Coalition Forces. At the invitation of the Government of Iraq, members of the Global Coalition provide training and advice to local forces in support of the enduring mission to defeat Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kahlil Dash)

Base Camp Assessment in Besmayah
June 10, 2019 — BESMAYAH, IRAQ –Medical personnel belonging to Task Force MED-528 and the Spanish Army conducted a... MORE

CJTF-OIR holds Ambassadors Day at Union III
June 4, 2019 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve hosted over 30... MORE

Members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) meet with ambassadors of the coaltion's nations at Union 3, Iraq, June 4 2019. The ambassadors met with the CJTF Commanding General and the key staff of CJTF responsible for the conduct of military operations in Iraq and Syria to discuss topics of interest such as continuing to support ISF partners as these increasingly capable forces lead the way in pursuit of the lasting defeat of Daesh. (U.S Army Photo by Spc. Adrian Pacheco)

Task Group Taji 8 Provides Combat Life Saver Course to ISF
June 3, 2019 — BAGHDAD, Iraq - A New Zealand soldier with Task Group Taji 8 instructs tactical field care... MORE

A New Zealand soldier with Task Group Taji 8 instructs tactical field care techniques, on Camp Taji, Iraq, May 6, 2019. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve focuses on providing training, support, and equipment to enhance the professionalism, technical expertise and equipment capabilities of Iraqi Security Forces. This will enable the ISF to counter future external and internal threats independently and establish permanent security across the country. (Portions of this photo have been blurred to protect operational security).