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Recognizing excellence: Tech. Sgt. Chorpenning
May 29, 2020 — Elmira, N.Y., a small community bursting with historical charm and neighborly locals, was the starting point for a young 19 year old looking for an opportunity to branch out of his hometown. When deciding his next step in life – a passing glance at a flyer turned into a life-changing encounter... MORE

Two ISIS regional leaders killed during Syrian Democratic Forces, Coalition raid
May 22, 2020 — On May 17, the Syrian Democratic Forces, partnered with the Coalition, raided an ISIS position in Deir Ezzor Province, Syria. Two ISIS leaders, Ahmad ‘Isa Ismail al-Zawi and Ahmad ‘Abd Muhammad Hasan al-Jughayfi, were killed during this operation. ... MORE

Coalition Defense Attachés Briefing
May 20, 2020 — Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve conducted a telephonic conference call with the Coalition Troop Contributing Nations Defense Attachés on Tuesday May 19, 2020... MORE

Recognizing excellence: Capt. Schmidt
May 18, 2020 — The most innovative and hard-working Airmen supporting vital military operations in Southwest Asia were recognized by Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella Jr., Commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, during a virtual troop engagement event May 8, 2020. Guastella awarded these Airmen with challenge coins for their excellence... MORE

Special Briefing via Telephone - Lieutenant General Pat White
May 8, 2020 — Moderator: Good morning and good afternoon to everyone from the Department of State Dubai Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from the United States and around the world for this on-the-record press briefing with Lieutenant General Pat White, the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. Lieutenant General White will discuss the campaign to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve non-combat related casualty
May 5, 2020 — A service member with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve died in a non-combat related incident in Erbil, Iraq, May 4... MORE

French fighter jets use new camera configuration to zoom in on ISIS
May 3, 2020 — As of March 2020, the French fighter detachment with “Operation Chammal,” French military support to Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, now flies with enhanced capabilities in the fight to defeat Daesh remnants in Iraq and Syria... MORE

Bombs away! Coalition airpower demolishes Daesh cave complex
May 2, 2020 — Coalition forces conducted airstrikes on Daesh fighters hiding in 10 caves across the Hamrin Mountains, Iraq, April 29, 2020... MORE

Coalition observes ANZAC Day
April 30, 2020 — As the sun rose over Union III base in Iraq, Australian service members and a very limited number of Coalition guests from Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve observed the 105th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day, April 25, 2020... MORE

Coalition delivers truckloads of supplies to combat COVID-19 in northeastern Syria
April 27, 2020 — Amidst the growing threat of COVID-19, Coalition forces handed over hygiene and medical supplies to detention facilities across northeastern Syria during the week of April 13, 2020... MORE