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Coalition and Vetted Syrian Opposition Forces Repel ISIS Attack
April 10, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition Forces and partnered Vetted Syrian Opposition forces repelled an ISIS attack targeting a partnered military base in southern Syria April 8...

Operation Inherent Resolve non-combat related casualty
March 29, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – A U.S. service member died from suspected natural causes in Northern Syria, March 29, 2017. Further information will be released as appropriate...

Allegation of civilian casualties in West Mosul
March 26, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA- An initial review of strike data from March 16-23 indicates that, at the request of the Iraqi Security Forces, the Coalition struck ISIS fighters and equipment, March 17, in West Mosul at the location corresponding to allegations of civilian casualties...

Operation Inherent Resolve non-combat related casualty
February 20, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – A U.S. service member died in a non-combat related incident outside of Ramadi, Iraq, Feb. 20. Further information will be released as appropriate...

Iraqi War Media Cell issues new guidance for media covering Mosul offensive
February 10, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - The Iraqi War Media Cell announced that they have changed requirements and processes for all media outlets planning to cover Iraqi forces during the next phase of the Mosul campaign...

Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
January 8, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – A U.S. service member was killed while operating construction equipment during non-combat operations in Jordan on Jan. 7, 2017. Further information will be released as appropriate...

Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
January 3, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - A Coalition service member was killed in a non-combat related incident in Iraq, Jan. 2. 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...

Coalition strike results in possible civilian casualties
December 30, 2016 — SOUTHWEST ASIA- During operations to liberate Mosul on Dec. 29, a Coalition air strike struck a van carrying ISIL fighters observed firing a SPG9/RPG recoilless rifle before loading the weapon in the van and driving off. The van was struck in what was later determined to be a hospital compound parking lot resulting in possible civilian casualties...

Coalition airstrikes destroy 168 ISIL oil tanker trucks in Syria
December 9, 2016 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – In the largest air strike of its kind to date, Coalition airstrikes destroyed a fleet of 168 ISIL oil tanker trucks near Palmyra, Syria, Dec. 8, 2016...

Coalition strikes Mosul hospital
December 7, 2016 — On Dec. 6th, Iraqi Security Forces attempted to seize the Al Salem hospital complex from ISIL fighters in the heart of East Mosul. ISIL was using the hospital as a base of operations and command and control headquarters. After seizing the area, the ISF fought off several counterattacks and six VBIEDs the following day before retrograding a short distance, under heavy enemy fire, to strengthen their position...