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Iraqi War Media Cell issues new guidance for media covering Mosul offensive
February 10, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - The Iraqi War Media Cell announced that they have changed requirements and processes for all media outlets planning to cover Iraqi forces during the next phase of the Mosul campaign... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
February 8, 2017 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps... MORE

CJTF – OIR Monthly Civilian Casualty Report
February 2, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA- During the month of December 2016, CJTF-OIR received 12 new reports and assessed 11 reports of possible civilian casualties resulting from Coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria in the fight to defeat ISIL. Coalition strikes are defined as ground artillery or air strikes conducted as part of the Coalition Air Tasking Order... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
February 1, 2017 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Maj. Gen. Martin via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
January 25, 2017 — CJFLCC Commander Maj. Gen. Joseph Martin briefs the Pentagon Press Corps... MORE

Iraqi government announces liberation of Eastern Mosul
January 24, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - After more than 100 days of hard urban combat, the government of Iraq and Iraqi security forces announced the liberation of Eastern Mosul, Jan 24... MORE

Coalition airstrikes destroy ISIL boats fleeing from East Mosul
January 22, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition struck 90 watercraft and three barges on the Tigris River in Mosul Jan. 18 – 20... MORE

Air Assault, All American brigades complete Transfer of Authority in Iraq
January 19, 2017 — BAGHDAD, Iraq — The U.S. Army’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completed their transfer of authority with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division – Air Assault, at forward operating base Union III, Iraq, Jan. 19, 2017... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
January 17, 2017 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps... MORE

Iraqi CTS secures key buildings
January 13, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA--The Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service raised the Iraqi flag above the Ninawah Governorate and Counsel buildings as well as structures at Mosul University on the east side of the city Jan. 13, 2017... MORE