Oct. 17, 2024 Austin Highlights Key Lessons for Continued Success in Global Counterterrorism Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined three lessons he views as key to ongoing success against global terrorism while speaking to NATO's Ministerial of the force contributing members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Brussels.
Sept. 20, 2024 Transition of Operation Inherent Resolve to U.S.-Iraq Bilateral Security Partnership to be Announced Next Week, Officials Say The announcement would come 10 years after the U.S.' establishment of the multi-national Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and its military component, Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve.
Jan. 25, 2024 Change in ISIS Threat Means Evolution in Long-Term U.S.-Iraq Relationship The Pentagon underscored the mutual commitment by the United States and Iraq to strengthening their evolving security relationship.
Nov. 21, 2023 AC-130 Strikes Iranian-Backed Militants Following Missile Attack A U.S. military AC-130J Ghostrider conducted a self-defense strike against an Iran-backed militant group after the group used a ballistic missile to attack U.S. and coalition forces on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq.
Oct. 30, 2023 DOD Continues Efforts to Support Israel, Limit Spread of War The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, a senior defense official said.
Jan. 4, 2022 U.S. Troops in Iraq Remain at Risk, Retain Right of Self-Defense, Press Secretary Says Even though the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq has changed from combat to advise and assist, the troops are still in a hazardous environment and retain the ability to defend themselves, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Jan. 17, 2017 315th delivers aid bound for refugees in northern Iraq Six pallets, more than 50,000 pounds, over a quarter of a million Kurdish refugees fed. Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing delivered humanitarian aid bound for refugee camps in northern Iraq this weekend while also conducting a multifaceted training mission.
Oct. 23, 2016 Carter Meets With Iraqi Prime Minister, Addresses Troops in Baghdad Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad and spoke with troops there about the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and the ongoing military campaign to retake the city of Mosul.
April 27, 2016 Carter: DoD’s FY17 Budget Request Takes Long View In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the DoD's fiscal year 2017 budget request gives the department the means to change in “fundamental but carefully considered ways” in a new strategic era.
April 24, 2016 DoD Must Change to Confront Changing Face of War, Dunford Says Cyber, space and ballistic-intercontinental missile capabilities have changed the character of war, and the U.S. military must adapt to confront these challenges, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.