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Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
January 28, 2016 — A Coalition service member serving in support of Operation Inherent Resolve has died in a non-combat related incident in Iraq... MORE

Iraqi Security Forces Seize Ramadi Government Center
December 28, 2015 — Iraqi military leaders announced today Iraqi Security Forces seized the Government Center in Ramadi from Da’esh (the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State)... MORE

Condolences on the loss of Iraq Security Forces
December 18, 2015 — The Coalition offers condolences on the unfortunate loss of life of brave Iraq security forces on the front lines in the fight against Daesh today. Acting on requests and information from Iraqi security forces on the ground near Fallujah, Coalition forces conducted several airstrikes against Daesh today... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
November 19, 2015 — A Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve service member died as a result of a non-battle related injury in Iraq today. It is CJTF-OIR policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities. ... MORE

Airstrike Video: Coalition destroys ISIL prison after hostage rescue
October 25, 2015 — Coalition aircraft destroyed an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, prison after Iraqi hostages were successfully freed by Iraqi special forces, with U.S. forces partnered in an advise and assist role in support, near Hawijah, Iraq Oct. 22... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
October 23, 2015 — "Yesterday, the United States of America lost one of her finest warriors doing what American troops do best -- protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of this brave Soldier," said Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve... MORE

Coalition airstrikes target key ISIL revenue source
October 16, 2015 — Coalition aircraft struck elements of the Qayyarah Oil Refinery in Iraq just after midnight Oct. 16 local time, as part of the Coalition’s effort to disrupt Daesh, the Arabic acronym for ISIL, financing from illegally-gained oil revenue. This strike was conducted in coordination with and in support of the Government of Iraq... MORE

Coalition forces support Peshmerga operation against Daesh
September 30, 2015 — Coalition forces are supporting a Peshmerga offensive operation against Daesh terrorists west of Kirkuk, Iraq that began Sept. 30, 2015. Peshmerga fighters successfully penetrated Daesh defensive positions, cleared fighters, liberated eight villages, and re-established government control over approximately 140 square kilometers between Huwayjah and Kirkuk... MORE

Coalition airstrikes destroy ISIL targets near Hit and Kubaysah, Iraq
September 27, 2015 — Coalition airstrikes destroyed multiple enemy targets near Hit and Kubaysah, Iraq in coordination with and in support of the Government of Iraq Sept. 26, 2015. The strikes attacked key ISIL targets in the Anbar province, including two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) production facilities, an ISIL headquarters building, and an ISIL staging area at the Kubaysah cement factory... MORE

Coalition continues strikes on Daesh VBIED network in Mosul
September 24, 2015 — Coalition airstrikes continued destruction of key portions of the Daesh vehicle-borne IED network near Mosul, Iraq September 23, 2015, in coordination with the Government of Iraq... MORE