Operation Inherent Resolve non-combat related casualty

| May 5, 2020 SOUTHWEST ASIA — 

A service member with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve died in a non-combat related incident in Erbil, Iraq, May 4.

It is CJTF-OIR policy to defer casualty identification to the relevant national authorities after the next of kin have been notified.

The cause of death remains under investigation, but COVID-19 is not suspected.

On 17 October 2014, the Department of Defense formally established Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in order to formalize ongoing military actions against the rising threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria. 

OUR MISSION

In conjunction with partner forces Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.