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CJTF-OIR Monthly Civilian Casualty Report
March 28, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA-- During the month of February the Coalition and our partners continued the fight to ensure the lasting defeat of Daesh. The Coalition and our partners have liberated over 98% of the area formerly controlled by Daesh, and have liberated 7.7 million Iraqis and Syrians once held under brutal Daesh rule. However, much work still needs... MORE

Death of a Coalition Service Member
March 22, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – A service member with Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve died March 21, 2018 in a non-combat-related incident in Iraq. The service member’s name and the circumstances surrounding the death will be released at the discretion of the pertinent national authorities.The incident is under investigation. MORE

Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command Transfers Authority
March 19, 2018 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – The U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division assumed authority of Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command – Operation Inherent Resolve from the U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division during a transfer of authority ceremony at Union III, Iraq, March 19. The transfer of authority between commanders was symbolized by Maj. Gen. Robert P... MORE

UPDATE: US aircraft crashes in western Iraq
March 16, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – At approximately 6:45 p.m. GMT March 15, 2018, a U.S. HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in western Iraq. The crash does not appear to be a result of enemy activity. This incident is under investigation. "All personnel aboard were killed in the crash," said Brig. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, director of operations, Combined Joint Task... MORE

CJTF-OIR Monthly Civilian Casualty Report
February 22, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA-- During the month of January the Coalition and our partners continued the fight to ensure the lasting defeat of Daesh. The Coalition and our partners have liberated over 98% of the area formerly controlled by Daesh, and have liberated 7.7 million Iraqis and Syrians once held under brutal Daesh rule. However, much work still needs to... MORE

Death of a Coalition Service Member
February 20, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – A service member with Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve died Feb. 19, 2018 in a non-combat-related incident. The service member’s name and the circumstances surrounding the death will be released at the discretion of the pertinent national authorities.The incident is under investigation. MORE

Unprovoked attack by Syrian pro-regime forces prompts Coalition defensive strikes
February 7, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Syrian pro-regime forces initiated an unprovoked attack against well-established Syrian Democratic Forces headquarters Feb. 7... MORE

Coalition announces shift in focus as Iraq Campaign progresses
February 5, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Enabled by accelerated successes following the liberation of Mosul, the Coalition will shift its focus in Iraq from enabling combat operations to sustaining military gains against Daesh. "The Coalition will tailor our forces in consultation with our Iraqi partners in order to ensure the lasting defeat of Daesh," said CJTF-OIR... MORE

Death of a Coalition Service Member
February 1, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – A service member with Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve died Jan. 31 in what appears to be a non-combat-related incident. The service member’s name and the circumstances surrounding the death will be released at the discretion of the pertinent national authorities. The incident is under investigation. MORE

CJTF-OIR Monthly Civilian Casualty Report
January 25, 2018 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - The Coalition and our partners continue to conduct operations to liberate areas from Daesh control in Syria and secure liberated areas in Iraq and Syria. In the past month the Coalition and our partners executed a number of missions that killed and captured Daesh fighters. Iraqi Security Forces continue to secure their people,... MORE