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Media Availability with Secretary Carter and Lt. Gen. Townsend in Qayyarah West, Iraq
December 11, 2016 — Media Availability with Secretary Carter and Lt. Gen. Townsend in Qayyarah West, Iraq... MORE

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... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
December 8, 2016 — CJTF-OIR Spokesman U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorrian briefs the Pentagon Press Corps ... MORE

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... MORE

CJTF-OIR Monthly Civilian Casualty Report
December 1, 2016 — SOUTHWEST ASIA- During the month of October, CJTF-OIR received 18 reports of possible civilian casualties resulting from Coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria in the fight to defeat ISIL. Twelve of these reports were determined to be non-credible, three were determined to be credible, and three reports are still being assessed. Coalition strikes are defined as strikes conducted by ground artillery or air strikes authorized as part of the Coalition Air Tasking Order... MORE

Lt. Gen. Townsend holiday season message
November 30, 2016 — This year, millions of Iraqis and Sryians are able to celebrate the New Year in peace, free from ISIL's brutality because of your efforts. Let's keep up the fire throughout the holidays and ensure this is not a happy New Year for ISIL, and that it is the last New Year they spend in Mosul and Raqqah... MORE

Department of Defense Press Briefing by British Maj. Gen. Jones via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq
November 30, 2016 — CJTF-OIR Deputy Commander - Strategy and Support U.K. Maj. Gen. Rupert Jones briefs the Pentagon Press Corps... MORE

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
November 25, 2016 — SOUTHWEST ASIA- During the month of October, CJTF-OIR received 18 reports of possible civilian casualties resulting from Coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria in the fight to defeat ISIL. Twelve of these reports were determined to be non-credible, three were determined to be credible, and three reports are still being assessed. Coalition strikes are defined as strikes conducted by ground artillery or air strikes authorized as part of the Coalition Air Tasking Order... MORE

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