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This Syrian-born U.S. Soldier is using his background to save lives
November 2, 2020 — "When a Soldier gives someone a thumbs-up here, they're actually insulting them without even knowing it," said U.S. Army Spc. Fadi Mallouhi. "Then the locals will think that Americans are a bunch of rude people."... MORE

Coalition, SDF efforts to improve local capacity in Ash Shaddadi, Syria
October 26, 2020 — Fourteen regional vendors met with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve advisors on Oct. 20-22 during a vendor outreach event near Ash Shaddadi, Syria to register for potential Coalition labor contracts... MORE

Reports of U.S.-led CJTF Coalition Attack on the Turkish-Syrian Border are false
October 24, 2020 — Reports of an attack on an oil storage and fuel depots on the Turkish-Syrian border by the U.S. led CJTF-OIR coalition are false... MORE

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

U.S. and Iraqi forces gather for the divestment of equipment from the U.S. government to the government of Iraq at a transfer point near Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 15, 2020. Iraqi Maj. Gen. Saadoom Fouad, Q-West Air Base commander, received several containers consisting of air traffic control equipment that will build the Iraqi air force's capability to continue the fight to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Jorge Reyes)

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

U.S. Army Spc. Tou Vang acts as a guide for U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle Karolus as he moves a conex container at Camp Taji, Iraq July 18, 2020. As members of the Alpha Distro processing center with Alpha Company, 834th Aviation Support Battalion, these Soldiers play a key role in shipping all U.S. owned property before the base transfers from Coalition to Iraqi Security Forces control. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sydney Mariette)

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