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Sept. 13, 2021
Readout from Gen. McKenzie’s meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister, Sept. 9th, 2021
IRAQ — U.S. Central Command’s Gen. Frank McKenzie met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad September 9.
Sept. 10, 2021
General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr.'s opening remarks as prepared at CJTFOIR Change of Command ceremony, Sept. 9th 2021
IRAQ — Good Morning. Prime Minister Kadhimi, Minister of Defense Juma, Minister of Interior Uthman, Staff General Yarallah, Staff General Shimmari, General Abu Ragheef, Ambassadors Tueller, Richardson, and Ganly—thank you for having me.I am honored to be here today in the cradle of civilization, and in the land between the two rivers, which has endured
TAMPA, Fla. Sept. 4, 2021
U.S. forces participate in Exercise Bright Star in Egypt
TAMPA, Fla. – The U.S., along with forces from partner nations, have joined the Arab Republic of Egypt for Exercise Bright Star 2021 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt on Sept. 2 - 16.
TAMPA, Fla. Sept. 1, 2021
U.S. Central Command Statement on the Realignment of the State of Israel
Today, U.S. Central Command assumed combatant command responsibility for U.S. forces in the State of Israel.
TAMPA, Fla. Aug. 29, 2021
UPDATE: U.S. Central Command statement on defensive strike in Kabul
We are aware of reports of civilian casualties following our strike on a vehicle in Kabul today.
U.S. Central Command statement on defensive strike in Kabul
U.S. military forces conducted a self-defense unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike today on a vehicle in Kabul, eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat to Hamad Karzai International airport.
TAMPA, Fla. Aug. 27, 2021
U.S. Central Command statement on counterterrorism strike on ISIS-K planner
U.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counterterrorism operation today against an ISIS-K planner.
TAMPA, Fla. Aug. 26, 2021
Statement by U.S. Central Command on the Attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport
I can confirm that subsequent to Gen. McKenzie's remarks, a thirteenth U.S. service member has died from his wounds suffered as a result of the attack on Abbey Gate.
Aug. 23, 2021
CENTCOM Statement on Exchange of Recent Gunfire Exchange at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Aug. 23, 2021
TAMPA, Fla Aug. 17, 2021
Statement from Commander, U.S. Central Command, Gen Frank McKenzie
Today, I had an opportunity to evaluate the situation at Hamid Karzai International Airport and engage with U.S. military leaders on the ground providing security to the airport. I saw firsthand our defensive lay down and the work our forces are doing to efficiently operate the airfield while ensuring the safe movement of civilians and diplomats who are leaving Kabul.