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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 121st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from the runway at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, prior to flying to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, for Exercise Sky Shield III, July 31, 2021. Sky Shield is a bilateral defensive counter air and combat search and rescue exercise designed to validate U.S. Air Forces Central and Qatar Emiri Air Force’s combined capability to defend regional airspace. The event allowed the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to demonstrate its agile combat employment capabilities of repositioning forces in various locations and rapidly generating combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pavao)

Sept. 29, 2021

F-16s practice ACE capabilities during Sky Shield III

PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, KSA — PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, KSA – A contingent of aircraft and personnel assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing traveled to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to participate in Exercise Shy Shield III, a bilateral defensive counter air and combat search and rescue exercise, July 31 – Aug 5, 2021.In addition to integrating U.S. operations with the Qatar

Sept. 23, 2021

French Navy frigate seizes $5.2 Million worth of Narcotics

French Marine Nationale frigate FS Languedoc, operating in support of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), seized more than 1,600 kg of illegal drugs during a maritime counter-narcotics operation in the Indian Ocean, Sept. 20.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, center right, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, center left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, right, listen to a presentation on remotely operated unmanned underwater vehicles. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Thomas Mahmod)

Sept. 23, 2021

U.S. Navy, Bahrain Commit to Advance New Unmanned Systems Efforts

NSA Bahrain — During a visit to the U.S. Navy installation in Bahrain, Sept. 23, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations.

GULF OF AQABA (August 31, 2021) – Israeli Navy corvette INS Eilat (501), left, guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), center, and an Israeli Navy fast patrol boat transit in formation during a combined maritime security patrol in the Gulf of Aqaba, Aug. 31. Monterey is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Jesse Johnston)

Sept. 23, 2021

Israeli and U.S. Warships Conduct Milestone Maritime Patrol

U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN — Ships from the Israeli Navy and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted a combined maritime security patrol in the Red Sea, Aug. 30-31. Four Israeli and U.S. Navy ships sailed together in the Gulf of Aqaba as the U.S. Department of Defense shifted Israel from U.S. European Command to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.

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Sept. 21, 2021

USNS Choctaw County Arrives in Lebanon for First-Ever Central Partnership Station USNS Choctaw County Arrives in Lebanon for First-Ever Central Partnership Station

BEIRUT — BEIRUT - Expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Choctaw County (T-EPF 2) arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, Sept. 20, to participate in U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) first-ever Central Partnership Station (CPS) mission.

The joint exercise allowed multiple agencies to join forces to strengthen and refine Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

Sept. 13, 2021

332 AEW Synchronizes Alert Responses

During an alert exercise, multiple agencies collaborated to strengthen and refine Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems tactics, techniques and procedures.

Sept. 10, 2021

Coalition Welcomes New Commander, Continues Mission

BAGHDAD — Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, conducted a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 9, 2021. Maj. Gen. John Brennan assumed command from Lt. Gen. Paul T. Calvert as the command’s colors were passed by the U.S. Central Command commander.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, takes-off during Exercise Sky Shield III August 2, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sky Shield III is the third iteration of a bilateral defensive counter-air combat patrol and combat search and rescue exercise designed to validate Air Forces Central and QEAF’s combined capability to defend regional airspace. The exercise enhances resolute partnerships and improves interoperability to ensure security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)

Sept. 10, 2021

QATAR, AFCENT validate tactics during Exercise Sky Shield III

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Airmen from U.S. Air Forces Central and the Qatar Emiri Air Force participated in Exercise Sky Shield III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 1-4, 2021. Sky Shield III is a bilateral defensive counter-air combat patrol and combat search and rescue exercise designed to validate AFCENT and QEAF’s combined capability to defend regional airspace.

An MQ-9 Reaper taxis at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 20, 2021. The MQ-9 reaper is capable of carrying munitions, following high value targets for days at a time, has an extended loiter time and can be piloted mostly by itself. (U.S. Air Force Illustration by Senior Airman Helena Owens)

Sept. 9, 2021

The 46th Expeditionary Attack Squadron takes flight with the MQ-9 Reaper

386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs — The 46th Expeditionary Attack Squadron serves a multi-faceted operation that is responsible for reconnaissance, intelligence and surveillance throughout the area of responsibility. Here they have a launch and recovery element utilizing the MQ-9 Reaper to complete their mission to meet daily air tasking orders. The MQ-9s provide a persistent attack and reconnaissance capability to the theater.

ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 6, 2021) The Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Alamgir (F 260), German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217), and guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian Sea, Sept. 6. The exercise included advanced maneuvers and communication drills flexing the crews’ abilities to operate together in a dynamic environment, and test and refine combined command and control processes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rawad Madanat)

Sept. 8, 2021

Pakistan, German, U.S. Naval Forces Conduct Passing Exercise in Arabian Sea

ARABIAN SEA — The Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Alamgir (F 260) and German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) in the Arabian Sea, Sept. 6. The exercise included advanced maneuvers and communication drills flexing the crews’ abilities to operate together in a dynamic environment, and test and refine combined command and control processes.