March 7, 2015

With ISIL in 'defensive crouch,' Iraqi forces re-take town from terrorist control

The coalition supporting anti-ISIL operations said Iraqi security forces had reclaimed the town of Al Baghdadi from terrorist hands.

March 6, 2015

Coalition advances in the campaign to defeat and destroy ISIL

The United States continues to employ a whole-of-government approach and partner with an international coalition to defeat and destroy the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

March 6, 2015

March 6: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

March 6, 2015Release # 20150306FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA – On March 5, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack and fighter aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted

March 5, 2015

March 5: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

March 5, 2015Release # 20150305FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - On March 4, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack, fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted

March 5, 2015

US general: Taliban overmatched by Afghan forces

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2015 – While Afghanistan remains a dangerous place with many challenges ahead, it’s unlikely the Taliban have the ability to best Afghan forces on the battlefield or topple the government, the top U.S. general in the country said today.Army Gen. John F. Campbell, commander of Operation Resolute Support and U.S. Forces

March 4, 2015

March 4: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

Release # 20150304FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - On March 3, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft

March 4, 2015

Australian military continues efforts in support of defeating ISIL

The Australian government is rotating its aircraft and personnel conducting airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

March 3, 2015

French navy supporting anti-ISIL operations in Middle East

The Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group is officially engaged in Operation Shamal in Iraq.

March 3, 2015

March 3: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

March 3, 2015Release # 20150303FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA – On March 2, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely

March 3, 2015

Officials outline policy, posture in Middle East

Speaking to the House Armed Services Committee alongside Centcom commander Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Christine E. Wormuth said new realities have forced the Defense Department to take a hard look at its goals for engagement in the Middle East.