An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Home : News : Article View
NEWS | Sept. 1, 2010

U.S. forces transition to Operation New Dawn

By Courtesy Story

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, - Today the United States military marks a historic milestone as it makes the transition from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn. This transition signifies a formal end to U.S. military combat operations and reaffirms the U.S. military's commitment to the Iraqi Security Forces and the government and people of Iraq.

The transition to stability operations began almost two years ago and was made possible by the increased capability of Iraqi Security Forces. As the ISF improved their ability to combat terrorists and provide security for the Iraqi people, the U.S. military gradually moved into a supporting role and started conducting stability operations.

As part of Operation New Dawn, U.S. Forces have three primary missions:  advising, assisting, and training the Iraqi Security Forces; conducting partnered counterterrorism operations; and providing support to Provincial Reconstruction Teams and our civilian partners as they help build Iraq's civil capacity.

Operation New Dawn also shifts U.S. Government emphasis from predominantly military to predominately civilian as the U.S. assists Iraq in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement.

The Departments of Defense and State, along with international and nongovernmental organizations, will continue working together, assisting as Iraq builds civil capacity. This transition represents a change in the nature of U.S. commitment to the government and people of Iraq, but not a change in the level of commitment.

The US will continue to strengthen its enduring strategic partnership with Iraq.

 

 

Related Articles
LTC Michael Antonas of the Ohio Army National Guard presented a challenge coin Feb. 26 to four Hacking for Defense students at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for their work on a project to help recruiting efforts.
Ohio Army National Guard Hacking a Recruiting Challenge
By Chierren Denman, | May 23, 2025
PITTSBURGH – The Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion partnered with four Hacking for Defense students at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to increase Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)...

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute completed a Combat Lifesaver course at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16-20, 2024.
Pennsylvania Guard Medical Training Sites Consolidate, Aligning Training Efforts
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith, | May 23, 2025
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — In a significant step toward streamlining Army medical training operations and enhancing readiness, the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) here has consolidated under the 166th Regiment –...

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, joins reserve component senior leaders to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense during a presidential review of the National Guard and reserve forces fiscal year 2026 budget in Washington, May 22, 2025.
Nordhaus to Senate: ‘National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America’
By Master Sgt. Zach Sheely, | May 23, 2025
WASHINGTON —Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense Thursday, the National Guard Bureau’s senior leader emphasized the Guard’s value to America.Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, the 30th...