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Coalition Task Force-Iraq transitions to Military Advisor Group
July 4, 2020 — Task Force-Iraq, of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, marked a new phase in its advising mission to Iraqi Security Forces, July 2, 2020. A brief ceremony recognized the transition to Military Advisor Group, as TF-I reduces its number of personnel and reorganizes as part of a new approach to support ISF defeat Deash operations... MORE

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Bill Seely (right), the departing commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve’s Task Force Iraq, passes the ceremonial “swagger stick” to U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Ryan Rideout, incoming Military Advisory Group director, signifying the transition of Task Force Iraq into the Military Advisory Group.

Iraqi Security Forces demolish Daesh safe havens during “Heroes of Iraq III”
June 27, 2020 — Thousands of Iraqi Security Forces members, including elements from: Iraqi Army, “Qwat al-Khasah” Special Forces Brigade, Iraqi Air Force, Emergency Response Divisions, Federal Police, Popular Mobilization Units, and Iraqi Security and Intelligence agencies, cleared over 4,800 square kilometers in search of ISIS hideouts during Operation “Heroes of Iraq III” in Salah ad-Din Province, Iraq, June 22-24... MORE

Life After Daesh - June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 — The Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners remain united in a long-term, international mission to create enduring security in Iraq and Northeast Syria to enable stabilization activities and humanitarian assistance. ... MORE

Camp Closed: Coalition obliterates rural ISIS hideout
June 20, 2020 — In coordination with the Government of Iraq, Coalition aircraft destroyed three ISIS camps in Wadi al-Shai, Iraq, June 19. Wadi al-Shai is a rural area in Kirkuk Province and a known hiding place for ISIS terrorists. The camps were in densely-vegetated austere terrain, approximately 16 miles west of Tuz Khurmatu, Iraq. ... MORE

Task Force Dragon Mission Roars to a Finish
June 13, 2020 — “Task Force Dragon,” the Royal Danish Army contingent with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, concluded its Iraqi Border Guard training mission in Iraq, June 11, 2020 at Al Asad Air Base... MORE

U.S. Air Force C-130H overruns runway, four injured
June 9, 2020 — On June 8, at approximately 10:10 p.m. (Iraq time), a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules landing at Camp Taji Air Base, Iraq overran the runway and struck a wall resulting in structural damage to the plane and a small fire... MORE

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