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NEWS | Nov. 4, 2024

Live Fire Exercises In Iraq for November

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs

BAGHDAD, Iraq – On November 4, 2024, Coalition service members will be conducting live fire operational exercises in or near the Khalidyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

These exercises ensure the Coalition’s continued capability to support our partner forces and protect our Coalition service members. Extensive planning and proper safety measures are taken before and during live fire rehearsals in order to protect the Coalition and the local population.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve advises, assists, and enables partner forces to secure the lasting defeat of ISIS and to enable the establishment of enduring security cooperation frameworks.

UPDATE: On November 21, 2024, Coalition service members will be conducting live fire operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah region in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On November 22, 2024, Coalition service members will be conducting live fire operational exercises in or near the Khalidiyah and Sulaymaniyah regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.

UPDATE: On November 30, 2024, Coalition service members will be conducting live fire operational exercises in or near the Erbil regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness.