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World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
U.S. Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Department of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/
MacDill Air Force Base: https://www.macdill.af.mil/Coronavirus/

 

A B-52H Stratofortress departs for a long-range training mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
U.S. Bombers Operate In CENTCOM
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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2020) A Sailor directs an E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)
Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations
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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from the flightline on Nov. 20, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. U.S. Central Command is commmited to preserving and protecting the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce throughout the region. While the United continues to have robust defensive capapbilities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, any potential adversary should understand that no nation on earth is more ready and capable of rapidly deploying additional combat power in the face of any aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)
Bomber Task Force mission demonstrates regional commitment in CENTCOM AOR
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Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division fires rounds during a live-fire exercise in Kuwait, November 9, 2020. 2ABCT is deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield to support regional partners and sustain stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael West)
Live-Fire exercise in Kuwait
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“On this Veteran’s Day, we pause and give thanks to all those who have paused their lives to answer the call to serve our nation.” Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, sends a greeting to veterans.
USCENTCOM commander thanks all veterans
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U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Cassidy sends a message to veterans from the International Space Station (ISS). (Courtesy video provided by NASA)
A tribute to veterans from space
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Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command wishes the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 245th birthday.
USCENTCOM wishes the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 245th birthday
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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2020) An E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of OIR, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)
USS Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations
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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 28, 2020) - The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 28. Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)
USS Princeton conducts live-fire training
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., United States Central Command commander, talks to a group of Army Soldiers during a visit to the Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Sept. 13, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. CENTCOM maintains the capability to perform all critical missions in the region, ensuring the protection of U.S. forces, and takes all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
CENTCOM commander visits Al Dhafra's joint forces
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Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, swapped leaders during a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Set. 9, 2020. Lt. Gen. Paul Calvert (right), Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (central), commanding general, U.S. Central Command, and Lt. Gen. Pat White (left), III Armored Corps commanding general, salute during a ceremony to welcome Gen. Calvert as the new CJTF-OIR commander.
CJTF-OIR Change of Command Ceremony
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ARABIAN SEA (July 26, 2020) Lt. Amy Blades-Langjahr, from Casper, Wyo., signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, to launch off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Christoph/Released)
Nimitz CSG Sailor Signals F/A-18E to Launch
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A B-52H Stratofortress departs for a long-range training mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 2, 2020) A Sailor directs an E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from the flightline on Nov. 20, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. U.S. Central Command is commmited to preserving and protecting the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce throughout the region. While the United continues to have robust defensive capapbilities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, any potential adversary should understand that no nation on earth is more ready and capable of rapidly deploying additional combat power in the face of any aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)
Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division fires rounds during a live-fire exercise in Kuwait, November 9, 2020. 2ABCT is deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield to support regional partners and sustain stability in the region. (U.S. Army Photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael West)
“On this Veteran’s Day, we pause and give thanks to all those who have paused their lives to answer the call to serve our nation.” Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, sends a greeting to veterans.
U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Cassidy sends a message to veterans from the International Space Station (ISS). (Courtesy video provided by NASA)
Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command wishes the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 245th birthday.
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2020) An E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of OIR, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 28, 2020) - The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 28. Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., United States Central Command commander, talks to a group of Army Soldiers during a visit to the Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Sept. 13, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. CENTCOM maintains the capability to perform all critical missions in the region, ensuring the protection of U.S. forces, and takes all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, swapped leaders during a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Set. 9, 2020. Lt. Gen. Paul Calvert (right), Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (central), commanding general, U.S. Central Command, and Lt. Gen. Pat White (left), III Armored Corps commanding general, salute during a ceremony to welcome Gen. Calvert as the new CJTF-OIR commander.
ARABIAN SEA (July 26, 2020) Lt. Amy Blades-Langjahr, from Casper, Wyo., signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, to launch off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Christoph/Released)

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The U.S. Army Adjutant General School Commandant and leadership team visited @usarmycentral headquarters for the fi… https://t.co/vTFeBvdWZI
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On 10th December 2020, the Royal #Saudi Air force escorted two U.S B-52 Bombers, while crossing the KSA’s airspace.… https://t.co/0I4rgJrniL
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