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Media Advisory: Instructions for CJTF-OIR media coverage
November 19, 2016 — SOUTHWEST ASIA- The purpose of this advisory is to provide a brief update on media operations in northern Iraq and what media representatives can expect from the Iraqi security forces and Coalition public affairs elements. The Iraqi War Media Cell, based in Baghdad, has developed four Iraqi Media Operations Centers throughout northern Iraq. The IMOCs serve as a primary information source and the focal point for the interface between the ISF, Coalition and the media. These IMOCs also provide a coordination mechanism to media seeking access to Iraqi and Coalition forces in northern Iraq... MORE

First Infantry Division, ‘Big Red One’, assumes command in Iraq
November 17, 2016 — BAGHDAD – The 1st Infantry Division assumed command of the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command – Operation Inherent Resolve from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during a Transfer of Authority ceremony today at Forward Operating Base, Union III, Iraq... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col.Dorrian via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
November 16, 2016 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Townsend statement on SDF advance to isolate Raqqah
November 7, 2016 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Syrian Democratic Forces announced that they began their advance to isolate Raqqah, Syria, Nov. 6, 2016... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
November 3, 2016 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps ... MORE

Strong partnership highlights cooperation for Mosul offensive
November 2, 2016 — MAKHMOUR, Iraq – Key military leaders from the Iraqi Army, Counter Terrorism Service, Peshmerga forces and the Coalition addressed the media Nov. 1, 2016, during a joint press conference at the Ninawa Operations Complex in Makhmour, Iraq... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via Teleconference from Bagdad, Iraq
October 28, 2016 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps ... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Lt. Gen. Townsend Via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
October 26, 2016 — CJTF-OIR Commander U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend briefs the Pentagon Press Corps... MORE

Media Availability with Secretary Carter and Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend in Irbil, Iraq
October 23, 2016 — Media Availability with Secretary Carter and Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend in Irbil, Iraq... MORE

Coalition provides ISF, Peshmerga with over 24K gasmasks
October 22, 2016 — BAGHDAD – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve provided more than 24,000 protective chemical masks to the Iraqi security forces and Peshmerga during training in preparation for the Mosul offensive... MORE