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Feb. 19, 2020

U.S. Dhow Interdictions

This is a presentation addressing recent dhow interdictions at-sea by USS NORMANDY and USS FORREST SHERMAN while operating in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. These interdictions fit a consistent historical pattern of vessels being used to transfer weapons to the Houthis in Yemen, and we assess that Iran is responsible for planning, organizing, and making these shipments.

Feb. 19, 2020

Expediting Avionics in the Middle East - 1107th TASMG

One maintenance group located in the Middle East takes on repairs that others cannot, and their impact on sustainment operations is paramount.

Feb. 19, 2020

Refueling the deployed mission

After nearly five hours of flying above Afghanistan, the call finally came. “Alright guys, the first receivers are about 10 mikes out. Let’s get ready to do this,” announced the KC-135 Stratotanker pilot to his team.

Feb. 14, 2020

Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, 26th MEU transit Strait of Hormuz

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on Feb. 12 completed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, entering the Arabian Gulf from the Gulf of Oman.

Feb. 13, 2020

Carrier Air Wing Commander Completes Rare 1,200th Arrested Landing

The commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 completed his 1,200th career arrested landing Feb. 1 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), a rare occurrence among naval aviators.

Feb. 12, 2020

PSAB exercises hot refueling during ACE mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets demonstrated capabilities during an agile combat employment mission, Feb. 7, 2020.

Feb. 11, 2020

Drive on Soldier, Soldier drive on

What is a vehicle that towers more than 9 feet, is used as a troop carrier and can substantially withstand explosive detonations? It is called a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Wheeled Armored Vehicle.

Feb. 3, 2020

USCENTCOM Medical Treatment Facilities recognized for infection control

USCENTCOM Medical Treatment Facilities earned a prestigious 2019 Advancement Toward a High Reliability (HRO) Healthcare Award at a ceremony during the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals in National Harbor, Maryland, Dec. 5, 2019.

Jan. 30, 2020

CENTCOM command team visits PSAB, reaffirms commitment to the region

U.S. Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie Jr., commander of CENTCOM and U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief James Herdel, CENTCOM senior enlisted leader, visited PSAB during a tour of installations in the combatant command’s area of responsibility.

Jan. 30, 2020

United Kingdom commander takes control of CTF Sentinel

The leadership of the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) was transferred from the United States to the United Kingdom during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, today.