SOJTF Releases

Transcript of Oral-History Interview LTG R. Pat White – Commander, CJTF-OIR
December 3, 2020 — This product is primarily a transcript of the oral-historical interview with LTG White, with a collection of historically significant and publicly released documents inserted as context or proof of campaign progress -- one year of a multi-year military campaign and global coalition effort to accomplish enduring defeat of ISIS, now referred to as Da’esh... MORE

U.S. to draw down to 2,500 troops in Iraq
November 19, 2020 — The United States will draw down its presence in Iraq in support of the President’s decision to reduce forces in the country according to the commander of U.S. Central Command... MORE

Bradleys arrive into Syria to support OIR mission
September 18, 2020 — Bradley armored vehicles rolled into eastern Syria and will be used by service members in support of Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission of working by, with and through Partner Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh... MORE

Coalition welcomes new commander, continues mission
September 10, 2020 — Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, conducted a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 9, 2020... MORE

Coalition departs Taji, transfers $347 million enhanced training site
August 23, 2020 — Officials from Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve transferred the Coalition area of Camp Taji, Iraq, to Iraqi Security Forces in a ceremony Aug. 23, 2020... MORE

Coalition Transfers Taji Ammunition Supply Point to Iraq
August 17, 2020 — Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) conducted a ceremony with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to transfer the Coalition’s Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) on Taji Base, Iraq, August 16, 2020... MORE

Transcript: Col. Myles Caggins, CJTF-OIR Spokesperson, holds a press conference with Syrian Democratic Forces
July 30, 2020 — Editor's Note: This transcript is provided by the Rojava Information Center... MORE

Coalition departs Besmayah Base, transfers upgraded training site to ISF
July 25, 2020 — Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) conducted a ceremony with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to transfer the Coalition area of Besmayah Base, Iraq, July 25, 2020... MORE

Deputy Commander, CJTF-OIR, Provides Update From Baghdad on ISIS Threat and Coalition Activities
July 22, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Ekman, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve Deputy Commander for Operations, provides an update from Baghdad on ISIS threats and Coalition activities... MORE

Task Force Dragon Mission Roars to a Finish
June 13, 2020 — “Task Force Dragon,” the Royal Danish Army contingent with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, concluded its Iraqi Border Guard training mission in Iraq, June 11, 2020 at Al Asad Air Base... MORE