Jan. 8, 2015

Jan. 8: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

January 8, 2015Release # 2015008FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Jan. 7, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq, Jan. 7, using bomber and fighter

Jan. 6, 2015

Jan. 6: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Jan. 5, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct 10 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted two airstrikes in Iraq, Jan. 5, using remotely piloted and attack aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Jan. 5, and 8 a.m., Jan. 6, local time.

Jan. 6, 2015

U.S. Military Begins Training Iraqi Forces to Take on ISIL

The United States has begun training Iraqi Army recruits, a central part of the strategy by the U.S.-led coalition that is working with the Iraqi government.

Jan. 5, 2015

Jan. 5: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

January 5, 2015Release # 2015005FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Jan. 4, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct 14 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted six airstrikes in Iraq, Jan. 4, using fighter aircraft against

Jan. 4, 2015

More than 200 Sunni tribesmen join ISF to fight ISIL

January 4, 2015Release # 20150104FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - Five photos from the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Program are now available.The photos below are for the validation ceremony for Iraq's Popular Mobilization Program held at the Al Asad training facility on Jan. 1, 2015. This is the second such group of tribesmen to officially

Jan. 4, 2015

Jan. 4: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

January 4, 2015Release # 2015004FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Jan. 3, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted one airstrike in Iraq, Jan. 3, using fighter aircraft against

Jan. 2, 2015

Jan. 2: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

January 2, 2015Release # 2015002FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Jan. 1, using fighter, bomber, and attack aircraft to conduct 12 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, Jan. 1, using fighter, attack,

Jan. 1, 2015

Jan. 1: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

January 1, 2015Release # 2015001FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Dec. 31, 2014, using fighter, bomber, and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 17 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, Dec. 31, 2014,

Dec. 31, 2014

Obama, Hagel Mark End of Operation Enduring Freedom

After 13 years of combat operations, Operation Enduring Freedom drew to a close Dec. 28 in a ceremony at the International Security and Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Dec. 24, 2014

USCENTCOM commander's holiday message

24 December 2014Teammates,The holidays are a wonderful time of year. They provide a well-deserved opportunity to take a bit of a break, spend some time together with loved ones and friends, and, most importantly, reflect on the true meaning of this season of giving.The past year has been an incredibly busy one for all of us assigned to or