Aug. 15, 2016

Carter Hails Liberation of Key Syrian City From ISIL Control

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter issued a statement congratulating those responsible for liberating the Syrian city of Manbij, after a months-long battle to expel Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists.

July 31, 2016

Iraqi Leaders Showing Confidence, Optimism in ISIL Fight, Dunford Says

ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The biggest change in Iraq is the sense of confidence and optimism that leaders have “that absolutely didn’t exist last fall,” Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said after a full day of meeting with Iraqi, U.S. and other coalition leaders.

July 27, 2016

OIR Official: Captured Info Describes ISIL Operations in Manbij

WASHINGTON — Laptops and other items that coalition forces have recovered around Manbij, Syria, are providing much information about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's organization, an Inherent Resolve spokesman said.

July 22, 2016

Coalition Continues Strikes to Defeat ISIL, OIR Spokesman Says

WASHINGTON — Army Col. Christopher Garver , spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, said the coalition has conducted 73 strikes inside Iraq over seven days in support of Iraqi security forces.