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ISF soldiers complete train-the-trainer courses led by TF Besmaya
April 13, 2019 — Iraqi Security Force soldiers have completed several train-the-trainer courses on April 2, 2019, at the Task Force Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq...

CJTF-OIR continues ISF training through multi-national efforts
April 11, 2019 — Following the elimination of Daesh’s self-proclaimed territorial caliphate on March 23, 2019, in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, the Coalition’s emphasis on supporting the Iraqi Security Forces increased through military professional development training needed to defeat Daesh networks in Iraq...

OPERATION CHAMMAL: Task Force Monsabert trains Iraqi medics
April 4, 2019 — BAGHDAD – Millions of people are currently gathered in Baghdad for the Shiite pilgrimage of Al Kadhimiya, one of the most important in the region. This event is a real challenge for the 6th Iraqi Army Division in charge of security in the capital. It also represents a challenge for military medical auxiliaries.For Oscar, Chief Medical Officer of...

Four years of training for Iraqi troops
March 30, 2019 — BAGHDAD – Since March 2015, in addition to the fire support for troops engaged on the ground against Daesh, France has deployed soldiers in Baghdad. Their mission is to improve the command capabilities and know-how of Iraqi troops. Two Task Forces (TF), Narvik and Monsabert, with different scopes, have been set up to carry out this mission.TF...

Fight is not over: Iraqi clearances spearhead fight against Daesh in Iraq
March 29, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a coordinated air and ground operation, and several clearance operations against Daesh’s networks in northern and western Iraq from March 25 to 27, 2019.The ISF conducted several clearance operations to find and destroy Daesh fighters. The clearances targeted Daesh command sites, bed...

Coalition Strikes Daesh Network in Iraq
March 25, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve continues conducting airstrikes against Daesh targets in Iraq in support of Iraqi Security Force activities as part of ongoing operations to eliminate their insurgence network.“The Coalition remains steadfast in its assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces as they interdict the...

Statement from Maj Gen Christopher Ghika on the end of Daesh-held territory
March 25, 2019 — On Saturday 23 March, after more than four years, we reached a significant milestone in the campaign against the so-called Islamic State. The last area of territory held by the group in Syria has been liberated, marking the end of its physical “caliphate."In the turbulence and pace of events in both the UK and US, it is easy to forget that Daesh,...

Coalition, partner forces liberate last territory held by Daesh
March 23, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Syrian Democratic Forces on the liberation of the remaining civilians under Daesh control and the elimination of Daesh’s self-proclaimed territorial caliphate in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria, March 23, 2019.Since the beginning of operations in 2014, the Coalition and partner forces have...

Iraqi Security Forces working hard to deny Daesh transition
March 13, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Anbar Operations Command conducted a series of air assault operations and major clearances targeting known Daesh locations in Anbar province, Iraq, Feb. 26 – March 2, 2019.On Feb. 26, the Special Tactics Regiment, from Anbar province, conducted a series of air assault operations and major clearances in the Wadi Tubal area;...

MaT enables security during U.N. aid delivery to Rukban camp
February 15, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - The Maghaweir al-Thowra, a partner of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, provided secure over watch for the United Nations and Syrian Red Crescent humanitarian aid convoy to Rukban near At-Tanf, Syria Feb. 7 – 14.The U.N. delivered more than 100 truckloads of humanitarian aid which included food, winterization...