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(June 9, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., deputy commander U.S. Central Command, addresses coalition representatives at the conclusion of a force generation conference at USCENTCOM headquarters. The conference provided a venue for partner nations to volunteer personnel, equipment, and resources to the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) mission. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)

June 14, 2017

Coalition partner nations pledge CJTF-OIR mission assets

MacDill AFB, Fla. (June 14, 2017) — USCENTCOM personnel and coalition representatives from over 40 nations held a force generation conference June 7 - 9.

Marc J. Sievers, the U.S. Ambassador to Oman, left, and Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker Jr., the commanding general of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), right, are greeted by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense in Oman, center, during an office call in the SECGEN’s Office in Muscat, Oman, June 7, 2017. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the future and long-term logistical relationship between the United States and Oman. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Smith)

June 12, 2017

The Value of a Great Relationship

MUSCAT, Oman — Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker Jr., the commanding general of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) (TSC), met with Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, the Secretary General (SECGEN) of the Ministry of Defense for Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on June 7, 2017.

Soldiers assigned to the 368th Military Police Company from Guam process personnel out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 30, 2017. The customs office is responsible for inspecting personnel and cargo leaving Afghanistan and the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

June 12, 2017

A long way from home: Guam sentinels serve in Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN — With their deployment almost over and anticipating going back home, the soldiers keep their rifle sights firmly focused on the mission.

The 386 Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard presents the colors at a change-of-command ceremony Monday, June 5, 2017, at the base theater at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.. The honor guard performs at about a fifty events per six-month rotation.

June 9, 2017

386 AEW Honor Guard braves the elements, honors the past

SOUTHWEST ASIA — “The level in which I perform will never be dictated by the type of ceremony, the severity of the temperature, nor the size of the crowd.” This, the fifth line of the honor guard creed, takes on a significant meaning in a location where triple-digit heat is common. It was the stern reminder used by 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard lead

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2017) —1st Lt. Ahmad Shoaib Nabizada, honorary graduate, looks at his notes during the Spectrum Management class. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are to integrate its newest graduates in communication operations. These soldiers will be responsible for generating and ensuring accurate radio frequency signals, essential for combat operations, rescue missions and logistic support. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Resolute Support Public Affairs – Afghanistan)

June 8, 2017

Afghan soldiers take essential communication skills to battlefield

KABUL, Afghanistan — Communicating is an essential function for professional militaries.

170606-N-YL257-140 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 6, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to conduct flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 6, 2017. George H.W. Bush is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

June 8, 2017

George H. W. Bush CSG Conducts Strikes from Mediterranean

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) resumed strike missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, June 6. The GHWBCSG entered the Mediterranean Sea June 5, after conducting operations in support of OIR and maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

vt. Mohammad Nadir holds a challenge coin given to him by Marine Corps Gen. William Jurney, commanding general for Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, June 1, 2017. Nadir graduated from recruit training on May 26, 2017, and will train to become an infantryman. Nadir moved to the United States in 2014 with a Special Immigrant Visa after working for three years as an interpreter with the International Security Assistance Force in the Sangin District of Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

June 8, 2017

Afghan Interpreter Earns Elite Title as U.S. Marine

ANAHEIM, Calif. — While some children grow up with aspirations to become scientists, professional athletes or actors, Mohammad Nadir’s goal was to become a United States Marine, stemming from an early childhood amid a strong military presence

U.S. Central Command Commanding General, Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel (right) discusses maintenance and modernization of Army Prepositioned Stocks-5 heavy equipment with Col. Aaron Stanek, commander, 401st Army Field Support Brigade during a tour of the facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 3. (U.S. Army photo by Justin Graff, 401st AFSB Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Mr. Justin Graff (Rock Island Arsenal))

June 6, 2017

CENTCOM Commander: APS-5 'a powerful, ready stock of equipment'

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — U.S. Central Command Commanding General, Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel toured an Army Prepositioned Stocks-5 warehouse managed by the 401st Army Field Support Brigade here, June 3.

Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Reardon, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Chaplain, speaks to Sailors at a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony held at NSA Bahrain June 5, 2017. The ceremony commemorated the Sailors and Marines lost during the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory A. Pickett II/Released)

June 6, 2017

NSA Bahrain Hosts Battle of Midway Commemoration

MANAMA, Bahrain — Marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, Active duty, retired service members and civilians celebrated the victory of the Battle of Midway with a commemoration ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, June 5.

Brig. Gen. Craig Baker, the incoming 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the 455th AEW guidon from Maj. Gen. James Hecker, the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan commander, which officially grants him command of the 455th AEW during a change of command ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3, 2017. Baker is a command pilot with more than 2,600 flying hours and has commanded at the Squadron and Wing level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

June 5, 2017

Bagram welcomes new commander: Baker takes helm of the 455th AEW

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN — Brig. Gen. Craig Baker took command of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing during a change of command ceremony June 3, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.