April 8, 2019

A reinforced "NAVY" crew at CAOC Al Udeid

The French detachment at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) in Al Udeid Airforce Base, Qatar, has been recently reinforced by a significant French Navy backups supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Some of these sailors occupy positions with joint competency that can be occupied indifferently by sailors, airmen or soldiers like the targeting officer, the Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) in charge of tactical data links, the Tactical Director onboard a French E-3F AWACS, the detachment’s treasurer and the secretary. In addition to them, several naval aviators have been deployed specifically for the integration of naval aircraft into OIR. Within the cradle of the planning and conduct of air operations in the Levant, the latter are particularly in charge of the aircraft of the Charles de Gaulle’s Strike Group currently deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Atlantique 2, already deployed in the Joint Operation Area (JOA) for several months.

April 5, 2019

OPERATION CHAMMAL: Task Force Monsabert trains Iraqi medics

BAGHDAD — Millions of people are currently gathered in Baghdad for the Shiite pilgrimage of Al Kadhimiya, one of the most important in the region. This event is a real challenge for the 6th Iraqi Army Division in charge of security in the capital. It also represents a challenge for military medical auxiliaries. For Oscar, Chief Medical Officer of Task Force Monsabert, this event is an opportunity to train military Iraqi health personnel for deployment in the field. With his French medical team, Oscar organized a specific training program that took place from March 17 to 19.

April 1, 2019

NSA Bahrain’s Waterfront Awarded Battle “E”s

NSA BAHRAIN, Bahrain — Three ships forward-deployed to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain’s waterfront were named recipients of the 2018 Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) Award, March 4, 2019. Cyclone-class coastal patrol ships USS Tempest (PC 2) and USS Monsoon (PC 4), and Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM 3) were the NSA Bahrain recipients of the prestigious award for the calendar year.

March 29, 2019

Syria: new step in the fight against the group "Islamic State"

French Minister of Defense, Florence Parly, paid tribute to the international coalition, the French forces of Operation Chammal, and the Syrian Democratic Forces, for the collective action that led to their success in the demise of ISIS territory. Nevertheless, she wished to recall that the situation on the ground remained precarious and that it required the continuation of the fight against terrorism.

March 21, 2019

Senior U.S., Arab leaders discuss regional coordination, cooperation

MacDill AFB, Fla. — Strengthening defense relationships, pursuing shared security concerns and creating tangible results were the themes of U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel's opening remarks at U.S. Central Command's Mar. 19 Gulf chiefs of defense conference.

March 14, 2019

French Carrier Strike Group joins Operation Inherent Resolve

Mediterranean Sea — On 13th March 2019, the French Carrier Strike Group, CTF473 arrived off-shore Syria to support Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve.

March 8, 2019

USCENTCOM's CCJ4 unveils new JSSB for Logistics Enterprise

MacDill AFB, Fla. — Logisticians and engineers throughout the Department of Defense gathered at U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters to participate in the inaugural Joint Strategic Support Board (JSSB) wargame from Feb. 25 until Mar 1, 2019.

Feb. 22, 2019

Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of U.S. Central Command worked together with regional partners to conduct Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, a regularly scheduled three day-long training event focused on increasing the readiness of air defense assets in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The AFCENT-led exercise included increased participation in the live-fly portion to include B-1B Lancers, F-15Es, and coalition partner aircraft.

Feb. 11, 2019

CENTCOM conference offers regional solutions

Tampa, Fla. — The 2019 Central and South Asia (CASA) Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) Conference, hosted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), brought together Directors of Military Intelligence from Central and South Asia and subject matter experts from America’s intelligence and academic community, Feb. 4–6.

Feb. 5, 2019

Centcom Commander Briefs Senators on Regional Challenges

WASHINGTON — No other region in the world is as dynamic, hopeful, challenging and dangerous as the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the Centcom commander told the Senate Armed Forces Committee.