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A P-3 Orion, left, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, sits on the flight line adjacent to a P-8A Poseidon from Patrol Squadron (VP) 5. The 'Mad Foxes' of VP 5, detached from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 67 to CTF 57, are supporting missions in U.S. 5th Fleet to demonstrate cross-combatant command interoperability, deter potential adversaries and to provide large-scale intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jakoeb Vandahlen)

March 8, 2018

P-8A Poseidon supports missions in U.S. 5th Fleet

A P-8A Poseidon from the 'Mad Foxes' of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 supported maritime operations in U.S. 5th Fleet under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57, Feb. 24 to March 3. The first time a P-8A had deployed to U.S. 5th Fleet since 2016, the aircraft conducted missions spanning the area of operation in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

Defense Intelligence Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr., testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on threats to national security.

March 6, 2018

Intel chiefs tell Senate committee of dangers to America

WASHINGTON — These are dangerous times, and the threat of war is greater now than at any time since the end of the Cold War, the director of National Intelligence told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Maj. Gen. Karen H. Gibson, USCENTCOM Director of Intelligence, provides closing remarks during the Central and South Asia (CASA) Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) conference Feb. 23, at U.S. Central Command headquarters. The conference supports USCENTCOM’s mission to “promote regional stability” and “improve partner nation capabilities and cooperation.” (Photo by Tom Gagnier)

March 6, 2018

Emerging security threats in the central region

Tampa, FL — Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) from all seven Central and South Asia (CASA) nations and a cross section of America’s intelligence and academic community experts on Central and South Asia gathered at U.S. Central Command headquarters, Feb. 21-23.

U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Abel begins a remembrance run that honors fallen service members. Abel facilitates the monthly runs of 15 – 50 military, military family members, and citizens of the Tampa Bay area. Runners may run as far as they’d like, and may do so in honor of a particular service member. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)

March 1, 2018

Run with a purpose

Tampa, Fla. — U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Abel, U.S. Central Command Chief of Strength Management, provides human resource management to over 50 General Officers and Flag Officers from all branches of the military service.

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.

Brig. Gen. Andrew Croft, director of the Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team, speaks Feb. 21, 2018, during the Iraqi Air Force Academy opening ceremony at Balad Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

Feb. 22, 2018

Iraqi Air Force Air Academy reopening

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- In support of the Government of Iraq’s reopening of the Iraqi Air Force Air Academy at Balad Air Base, Feb 21, 2018, the Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team will provide mentorship on topics ranging from aviation safety and flight discipline, to officer professional development and familiarity with aircraft technical orders to its first class of cadets.

U.S. Air Force Gen. (Ret) Lloyd W. ‘Fig’ Newton, speaks at a National African American History Month celebration kickoff event at USCENTCOM headquarters, Feb. 5, 2018. U.S. Central Command celebrates the achievements of African American service members and civilians during National African American History Month, Feb. 1-28. (Photo by Tom Gagnier)

Feb. 20, 2018

Thunderbird pilot perseveres

MacDill AFB, Fla. — U.S. Central Command recognizes the service and sacrifices of African Americans during times of war, from the American Revolution to present day conflicts.

180206-N-TB177-0558 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Navy of Oman and France’s Marine Nationale practice maneuvering techniques during exercise Khunjar Haad. Khunjar Haad is a multilateral, surface, air and explosive ordnance disposal exercise with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Navy of Oman, France’s Marine Nationale and United Kingdom’s Royal Navy in order to enhance interoperability, mutual capability and support long-term regional cooperation of forces in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

Feb. 20, 2018

Exercise Khunjar Haad Concludes

GULF OF OMAN — The U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Navy of Oman, United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and French Marine Nationale concluded Exercise Khunjar Haad, Feb. 8.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis walks with NATO leaders in Brussels.

Feb. 13, 2018

Mattis Hails Strong Collaboration in Defeat-ISIS Coalition

WASHINGTON — The coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria continues to grow while remaining resolute in its focus to the mission, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said following a defeat-ISIS meeting in Rome.

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport jet assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron sits on the ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Feb. 13, 2018

As Emphasis Shifts to Sustaining Military Gains, Progress To Defeat ISIS Continues

WASHINGTON — Significant progress in the fight to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has resulted in a shift in focus to sustaining military gains in Iraq, the commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command said.