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In Honor of Our Fallen Comrades
March 17, 2020 — “The Coalition honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias, U.K. Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marshal D. Roberts; they will not be forgotten. The international military Coalition is capable and credible because of warriors like Juan, Brodie, and Marshal; they volunteered to serve the United States and United Kingdom to improve their lives and help keep the world free from ISIS terrorism. Our fallen comrades have a legacy that will never be forgotten.” ... MORE

Coalition casualties in Iraq
March 12, 2020 — Three Coalition personnel were killed during a rocket attack on Camp Taji, Iraq, March 11. The names of the personnel are withheld pending next of kin notification, in accordance with national policies... MORE

Condolence Statement from Lt. Gen. Pat White
March 10, 2020 — "On behalf of the military Coalition, I send my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moises A. Navas and Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo. Their courage to confront the evil of ISIS, while advising Iraqi Security Forces, in close combat is a testament to the Coalition’s steadfast commitment to achieve our goal to defeat ISIS permanently. Moises and Diego made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life; they will not be forgotten."... MORE

U.S. service members killed in Iraq
March 9, 2020 — Two U.S. service members were killed by enemy forces while advising and accompanying Iraqi Security Forces during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold in a mountainous area of north central Iraq, March 8. The names of the service members are withheld pending next of kin notification, in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy... MORE

CJTF-OIR Statement on the ongoing Defeat Daesh Mission
January 5, 2020 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Our first priority is protecting all Coalition personnel committed to the defeat of Daesh... MORE

One U.S. contractor killed in rocket attack on Iraqi base in Kirkuk
December 28, 2019 — One U.S. civilian contractor was killed and several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base in Kirkuk hosting Coalition troops, on Dec. 27 at 7:20 p.m. (Iraqi time). Iraqi Security Forces are leading the response and investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes available... MORE

Knock, knock: Iraqi commandos raid home of ISIS-affiliated terrorist
December 20, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Dec. 19, 2019, Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service, partnered with the Coalition, detained Nasir Qahtan Al-Ubayd, a Daesh affiliate responsible for terrorist activities in Anbar Province, Iraq... MORE

Coalition calls for reduced tensions in Iraq
October 3, 2019 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – “The Coalition is monitoring reports of protests. We call on all sides to reduce tensions and reject violence. The loss of life and injuries—among civilians and Iraqi Security Forces—is deeply concerning. We believe that peaceful, public rallies are a fundamental element of all democracies; there is no place for violence in those... MORE

Coalition Statement on Attack in Baghdad
September 24, 2019 — BAGHDAD, Iraq -- "The CJTF-OIR continues to work by, with, and through our Iraqi Security Forces partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh (ISIS). There have been no claims of responsibility for the recent attack in Baghdad, and no Coalition or US-occupied facility was struck; but we take this incident seriously as do our Iraqi Security... MORE

Statement on Security Mechanism Implementation – Ground Patrols
September 8, 2019 — "Today, U.S. and Turkish military forces conducted a joint ground patrol inside the security mechanism area in northeast Syria. Our allies observed first-hand progress on destroyed YPG fortifications and areas where YPG elements voluntarily departed the area. Today's patrol maintained security within the area and demonstrates our continued... MORE