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Nov. 4, 2016

'Steady Progress' As Some Iraqi Forces Reach Mosul, OIR Official Says

Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are gaining ground in the battle for Mosul, with some forces reaching the northern Iraqi city, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said today.

Nov. 3, 2016

'Steady Progress' As Some Iraqi Forces Reach Mosul, OIR Official Says

A spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are gaining ground in the battle for Mosul, with some forces reaching the northern Iraqi city.

Nov. 3, 2016

Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army partners with USARCENT units

A cool, hazy morning greeted the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army as they welcomed Soldiers visiting from 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment for a live-fire exercise October 25-26, 2016, an event designed to build stronger bonds for the future. Despite differences in language and leadership styles, the two units were able to overcome these challenges through the use of translators and linguists while weeks of using their equipment together provided the right environment for the teams to overcome any technical differences.

Nov. 3, 2016

Transregional Strikes Hit al-Qaida Leaders in Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan

Strikes in October against al-Qaida operatives in Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan show the transregional nature of both the terrorist group and the approach to countering them, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said today.

Nov. 2, 2016

Harlem Hell Fighters assume command of Middle East mission

The New York National Guard’s historic 369th Sustainment Brigade, famously known as the “Harlem Hell Fighters,” participated in a transfer of authority ceremony here on October 26, 2016 with the outgoing 17th Sustainment Brigade out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nov. 2, 2016

USAF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da’esh

As the fight against Da’esh continues, coalition forces strengthen interoperability at a rapid pace and accelerate the fight. The international relations between allied forces in support of the Mosul Offensive are proving to be essential in the success of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Nov. 2, 2016

Strong partnership highlights cooperation for Mosul offensive

MAKHMOUR, Iraq – Key military leaders from the Iraqi Army, Counter Terrorism Service, Peshmerga forces and the Coalition addressed the media Nov. 1, 2016, during a joint press conference at the Ninawa Operations Complex in Makhmour, Iraq. The meeting validated the unprecedented cooperation between the Iraqi security forces and the Peshmerga as they work together to liberate villages along multiple axis for the Mosul offensive.

Nov. 1, 2016

Pentagon Hails Progress, Momentum in Mosul Fight

Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are making progress as they push toward Mosul in the effort to liberate the city from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the Pentagon's press secretary said today.

Oct. 31, 2016

ROTC cadet named honorary CENTCOM engineer

U.S. Army Sgt. Corey M. Robinson visited Central Command to meet and speak with military engineers October 27, 2016.

Oct. 31, 2016

Iraqis Clear Areas Outside Mosul Before Advancing To Liberate City

In the operation to liberate Iraq’s second-largest city from the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Iraqi and Kurdish forces continue clearing and back-clearing areas around Mosul before they advance to the city, the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman told reporters today.