May 10, 2019

Abraham Lincoln transits Suez Canal

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS Mendez Nunez (F 104), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departed the U.S. 6th Fleet and entered the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

May 9, 2019

Success of first SFAB in Afghanistan proves ‘Army got it right,’ commander says

The 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade deployed in March 2018 to Afghanistan to carry out the inaugural mission for the newly-created SFAB concept. The brigade returned in November, and they now say their experience there has proven successful. It's what the Army hoped to accomplish with the new kind of training units.

May 8, 2019

1TSC OCP conducts NTV safety awareness training

The 1st Theater Sustainment Command's Operational Command Post conducted a nontactical vehicle safety training event at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, April 26, 2019.

May 1, 2019

Mission Complete for the 420th Movement Control Battalion

The colors are cased, the formal transfer of authority is complete, and Soldiers of the 420th Transportation Battalion now prepare for the next challenge during their deployment — transitioning from Camp Arifjan, Kuwiat, to their home station of Sherman Oaks, Calif.

April 30, 2019

U.S. Air Force F-35As conduct first combat mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve on April 30.

April 25, 2019

Heavy Equipment Transporter System Subject Matter Exchange II

Familiar faces and familiarization training is how day one of the Heavy Equipment Transport System (HETS) subject matter exchange began, with U.S. Army Soldiers introducing themselves to members of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). Some Omani Soldiers needed no introduction from the instructors, as they attended the initial training given in January.

April 16, 2019

Afghans Take the Controls

During the conflicts in Afghanistan between the Afghan National Defense Security Forces, the Taliban, and ISIS-Khurasan, the ability to conduct battle from the air is a capability that decisively changes the situation on the ground for those who have it. In the dynamic security environment of Afghanistan, the Afghan government requires a strong security force that can prevent the enemies of Afghanistan from seizing ground and threatening stability in the country.

April 16, 2019

Military Working Dogs Train for CBRN Exposure in Kuwait

Members of the 637th Chemical Company, the 719th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support, and the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron came together to conduct a live exercise to train to save the lives of military working dogs and their handlers in the event they were exposed to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) substance.

April 15, 2019

Hill Airmen depart for F-35A’s first Middle East deployments

Airmen from the active-duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing here deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, to support the United States Air Force Central Command mission in the Middle East. The aircraft arrived in country April 15.

April 15, 2019

U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II arrives for first Middle East deployment

The U.S. Air Force’s fifth generation multi-role aircraft arrived for its first deployment to the Middle East on April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning IIs are from active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.As the first deployment to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, crews are prepared and