March 26, 2015

Coalition forces begin operations in Tikrit

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2015 - U.S. and coalition military forces have begun operations in support of Iraqi security forces in Tikrit after a request from the Iraqi government, officials from Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve announced this afternoon.According to a task force news release, the coalition is now providing direct

March 26, 2015

US Marines join Gulf, international partners during Exercise Eagle Resolve

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and other U.S. forces joined Gulf Cooperation Council nations and other international partners in an amphibious landing scenario here March 23-25 during Exercise Eagle Resolve.

March 26, 2015

CENTCOM region remains volatile, commander says

U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility is more volatile and chaotic than ever, Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, CENTCOM commander, told Congress today.

March 25, 2015

March 25: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 24, and 8 a.m., March 25, local time.

March 25, 2015

At the request of PM al-Abadi, Coalition Operations commence in Tikrit

CJTF-OIR operations to support Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit have commenced after a request from the Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi.

March 25, 2015

HQ USCENTCOM recognized for enabling role to units supporting Afghan military

To recognize headquarters personnel for the role they play in enabling downrange units to conduct their mission, U.S. Central Command was presented with a secretary of defense-level award March 23, recognizing excellence in maintenance training, advice and assistance of foreign security forces.

March 24, 2015

US, Pakistan discuss military-to-military engagements, exercises

Pakistani and U.S. military representatives gathered here earlier this month for the 24th U.S.-Pakistan Military Consultative Committee, or MCC.

March 24, 2015

March 24: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 23, and 8 a.m., March 24, local time.

March 23, 2015

March 21: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 20, and 8 a.m., March 21, local time.

March 23, 2015

March 22: Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 21, and 8 a.m., March 22, local time.