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Iraqi military still dependent on US, coalition military in ISIS fight: watchdog
While Iraqi Security Forces remain dependent on Coalition support, attacks by both ISIS and Iranian-backed militias are down significantly in the last quarter as the U.S. prepares to end its combat mission in Iraq on Dec. 31.
Stryker brigade takes over base support and force protection ops in Iraq, sans Strykers
A new Army unit takes over support and force protection operations in Iraq.
Tensions with Iran and its proxies led to accelerated transfer of bases housing coalition troops to Iraqi forces
"This base transfer occurred amid force protection concerns sparked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and its proxy militias, which CJTF-OIR said led to an acceleration of the long-term transfer plan."
By Shawn Snow
Coalition sends aerial surveillance to help quell ISIS prison break in Syria
"There has been an attempt prison break by ISIS in Hassakeh, the prisoners were able to remove the internal doors of the prison.The situation is tense inside the prison currently and we have sent anti-terror forces and additional troops to the prison to control the situation."
By Shawn Snow
US transfers Q-West airfield to Iraqi forces citing progress in fight against ISIS
“The Qayyarah base served as a strategic launching point for the ISF [Iraqi Security Forces] and Coalition during the Battle of Mosul. In particular, the base serves as a hub for the Iraqi air force, who continue to deliver lethal strikes on Daesh bed-down locations."
By Shawn Snow