Sept. 9, 2016

President Proclaims 9/11 National Days of Prayer, Remembrance

WASHINGTON — In the 15 years since the 9/11 attacks, “Americans have grieved together, held each other close, and looked out for one another,” President Barack Obama said in a proclamation declaring Sept. 9-11, 2016, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance.

Sept. 8, 2016

Shaping Operations Continue in Iraq, Syria as ISIL Leaders Targeted

WASHINGTON — Air Force Col. John Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, briefed reporters on operations to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, including work being done to remove ISIL leaders.

Sept. 7, 2016

Task Force Talon advises, assists Ministry of Peshmerga

ERBIL, Iraq – Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Strike, enable the Kurdish Regional Government’s Peshmerga forces to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant through advise and assist, and train and equip missions.

Sept. 6, 2016

Afghan Air University graduates almost 200

Kabul, Afghanistan – Afghan air force cadets graduated from the officer candidate school at Pohantoon-e-Hawayee, or Air University, during a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2016.

Aug. 30, 2016

Briefing at the Pentagon by U.S. Army General Joseph Votel, Commander of U.S. Central Command

Pentagon — COOK: Morning, everyone. Pleased to welcome General Votel from Central Command here to share with you his thoughts about what's going on within his combatant command. Lots of issues, of course, to talk about. And without any further ado, we'll let General Votel begin. And do have to keep an eye on the clock because he does have other meetings here (inaudible). VOTEL: Thanks -- thanks, Peter. Appreciate it. And for all of you, it's good to -- good to be here this morning. I appreciate the opportunity to come and talk with you and provide you an update on U.S. military activities in the Central Command area of responsibility, and particularly, as they are related to the ongoing fight in Iraq and Syria against the terrorist organization ISIL, or Daesh.

Aug. 28, 2016

Ranger training helps build more elite Iraqi force

Iraq — U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Strike, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), took charge of a ranger training program for qualified volunteers from Iraqi security forces at Camp Taji, Iraq, when they arrived in May.

Aug. 23, 2016

CENTCOM Commander General Votel Visits Lebanon

Beirut — BEIRUT – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Joseph L. Votel visited Lebanon today as part of a multi-stop tour of the Middle East. General Votel met with Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Jean Kahwagi and other key leaders of the Armed Forces.

Aug. 17, 2016

America delivers $50 Million in Humvees, weapons, and ammunition to the Lebanese Army

Beirut, Lebanon — BEIRUT (August 17, 2016) — Elizabeth H. Richard, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, presided over a delivery of U.S. military assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at the Beirut Port on August 9.

Aug. 15, 2016

Carter Hails Liberation of Key Syrian City From ISIL Control

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter issued a statement congratulating those responsible for liberating the Syrian city of Manbij, after a months-long battle to expel Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists.

Aug. 11, 2016

CENTCOM’s top logistics officer tours watercraft set, touts strategic advantage

KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait — KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait – U.S. Army Central Command’s top logistics officer visited the Army Prepositioned Stocks-5 watercraft set here, Aug. 3, to get a closer look at what the unique equipment set can offer the CENTCOM area of responsibility.