May 13, 2019

French Rafale in the Middle East Support Iraqi Forces

This April 4th, French fighters of the air base on the Middle East supported Iraqis in their fight against Daesh. French Rafale are engaged on a daily basis for the Coalition, in Iraq as in Syria for operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Flying days and nights, Rafale’s pilots totally contribute to reduce the military Daesh potential and to support the ground troops against the terrorist group through oversight and information missions, but also with air strikes.

May 13, 2019

CENTCOM’s Inaugural Conference Successfully Builds Middle East Intelligence Relationships, Promoting Intelligence Professionalization and Interoperability

Tampa, Fla. – United States Central Command recently hosted a Middle East Directors of Military Intelligence Conference that brought together senior leaders from more than a dozen nations to forge alliances and develop and sustain partnerships.

May 10, 2019

Abraham Lincoln transits Suez Canal

RED SEA (NNS) — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS Mendez Nunez (F 104), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departed the U.S. 6th Fleet and entered the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

May 9, 2019

Success of first SFAB in Afghanistan proves ‘Army got it right,’ commander says

WASHINGTON — The 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade deployed in March 2018 to Afghanistan to carry out the inaugural mission for the newly-created SFAB concept. The brigade returned in November, and they now say their experience there has proven successful. It's what the Army hoped to accomplish with the new kind of training units.

May 8, 2019

1TSC OCP conducts NTV safety awareness training

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait — The 1st Theater Sustainment Command's Operational Command Post conducted a nontactical vehicle safety training event at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, April 26, 2019.

May 1, 2019

Mission Complete for the 420th Movement Control Battalion

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT — The colors are cased, the formal transfer of authority is complete, and Soldiers of the 420th Transportation Battalion now prepare for the next challenge during their deployment — transitioning from Camp Arifjan, Kuwiat, to their home station of Sherman Oaks, Calif.

April 30, 2019

U.S. Air Force F-35As conduct first combat mission

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve on April 30.

April 25, 2019

Heavy Equipment Transporter System Subject Matter Exchange II

IZKI, OMAN — Familiar faces and familiarization training is how day one of the Heavy Equipment Transport System (HETS) subject matter exchange began, with U.S. Army Soldiers introducing themselves to members of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). Some Omani Soldiers needed no introduction from the instructors, as they attended the initial training given in January.

April 16, 2019

Afghans Take the Controls

LAGHMAN PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN — During the conflicts in Afghanistan between the Afghan National Defense Security Forces, the Taliban, and ISIS-Khurasan, the ability to conduct battle from the air is a capability that decisively changes the situation on the ground for those who have it. In the dynamic security environment of Afghanistan, the Afghan government requires a strong security force that can prevent the enemies of Afghanistan from seizing ground and threatening stability in the country.

April 16, 2019

Military Working Dogs Train for CBRN Exposure in Kuwait

KUWAIT — Members of the 637th Chemical Company, the 719th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support, and the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron came together to conduct a live exercise to train to save the lives of military working dogs and their handlers in the event they were exposed to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) substance.