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UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters carrying distinguished visitors arrive for Army Day 2018, Feb. 9, 2018, Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait. Army Day was the opening event for U.S. Central Command’s Component Commanders Conference that allowed U.S. Army Central to showcase the Army’s capabilities at the theater level. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ty McNeeley, U.S. ARCENT PAO)

Feb. 27, 2018

U.S. Central Command undertaking realignment to meet future concerns

WASHINGTON — U.S. Central Command is undergoing an operational alignment and rebalancing effort to achieve three specific goals based on military progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Centcom's commander told the House Armed Services Committee.

U.S. Forces Afghanistan

April 28, 2017

Mattis Honors Army Rangers Killed in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — The two Army Rangers who died in Afghanistan willingly went into harm's way to fight the enemy and defend the United States and its freedoms, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said.

A MV-22B Osprey hovers over a landing zone while a helicopter support team attaches a load to the helicopter during an external lift exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2017. External lifts provide a fast, effective way to move cargo and other heavy equipment, increasing the logistic capabilities of ground elements. The helicopter support team Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

April 27, 2017

Votel Discusses Key Role of Logistics in Spectrum of Conflict

WASHINGTON — The services have put a heavy demand on their logisticians over 15-plus years of conflict, and senior leaders must assess the impacts of that demand and make improvements over time, the commander of U.S. Central Command said.

Iraqi special operations forces members prepare to participate in training in Baghdad conducted by Coalition members assigned to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Iraq, April 17, 2017. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve building partner capacity mission by training and improving the capability of partnered forces fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Brandon Raile

April 24, 2017

Pentagon Spokesman Updates Iraq, Syria, Yemen Operations

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon spokesman said coalition and U.S. strikes continue to aid progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Iraq and Syria, and against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen.

Iraqi security forces soldiers practice urban assault operations during training at Camp Manion, Iraq, March 21, 2017. Coalition forces train ISF basic combat skills to increase success on the battlefield in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christopher Brecht)

March 30, 2017

ISIS Hostage-Taking Caught on Video; Mosul Deaths Go To Formal Investigation

WASHINGTON — An Inherent Resolve spokesman said a formal investigation has begun into the March 17 deaths of civilians in western Mosul, Iraq, and will allow task force members to analyze other aspects of the case that have significant bearing, such as strike procedures and the impact of ISIS tactics.

President Donald J. Trump and Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, spend a few minutes with troops on their way to a news briefing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 6, 2017. President Trump visited Centcom headquarters to discuss issues relevant to the command’s area of responsibility. U.S. Central Command photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Belser

Feb. 6, 2017

Trump: America Will Stand With Those Who Stand for Freedom

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump expressed his and the nation's gratitude to service members at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and told them that the United States will stand with those who stand in the defense of freedom.

U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel Commander of U.S. Central Command, meets with U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, Command Sgt. Maj. 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and members of the Jordanian Armed Forces during Exercise Eager Lion 16 near Amman, Jordan on May 22, 2016. Eager Lion 16 is a US military bi-lateral exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan designed to strengthen relationships and interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Falk 5th MEB COMCAM/Released)

July 28, 2016

Votel Impressed by Iraqi Leaders’ Rising Confidence in Counter-ISIL Fight

WASHINGTON — Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel said the Iraqi government and its military are confident in the approach they are taking against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.