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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

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

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, partners combat COVID-19
April 19, 2020 — The world has rallied to assist Iraq and Syria in their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. The security provided by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces, with support from the international military Coalition to defeat Daesh, enables humanitarian assistance to be distributed to communities in need. ... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve non-combat related casualty
April 1, 2020 — A service member with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve died in a non-combat related incident in Erbil, Iraq, March 30... MORE

CJTF-OIR Statement on repositioning of forces
March 20, 2020 — The Coalition is adjusting its positioning in Iraq for two reasons: long-planned adjustments to the force to reflect success in the campaign against Daesh; and, short-term moves to protect the force during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Coalition’s military movements are conducted in coordination with the Government of Iraq. Looking ahead, we anticipate the Coalition supporting the Iraqi Security Forces from fewer bases with fewer people... MORE

Coalition transfers Al Qaim base to ISF
March 17, 2020 — Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve conducted a base transfer ceremony with the Iraqi Security Forces, March 17, 2020 at Al Qaim, Iraq. ... MORE