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For information. [NPASyria] US Army Maj. Gen. Joel Vowell was assigned on Thursday as new commander of the Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) succeeding Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane.
The transfer of authority ceremony was conducted in Baghdad, Iraq’s capital, on aug. 22, 2024, the CJTF-OIR said in a statement.
The colors were passed by the presiding officer, US Army Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commanding general, US Central Command (CENTCOM), the statement read.
"We live on the knife’s edge of freedom. Our mission here is to continue the defeat of ISIS, help our partner forces get better, and become independent. That will be my focus," Joel Vowell said.
The statement added that the CJTF-OIR continues to support the Syrian Democratic Forces. "CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to advise, assist, and enable partners in Iraq and Syria in the enduring defeat of ISIS."
"As the capabilities of the coalition’s partner forces continue to mature, CJTF-OIR will focus on advising, assisting and enabling them in ensuring the defeat of ISIS and building foundations to maintain stability in the region," the statement stressed.
CJTF-OIR is the military component of the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, which started in both Iraq and Syria in October 2014.
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