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"On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of our fallen American Soldier who was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry, Operation Inherent Resolve Sgt. Curry's service to his country and his sacrifices will not be forgotten." - General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., U.S. Marines
Deepest Condolences
"On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of our fallen American Soldier who was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry, Operation Inherent Resolve Sgt. Curry's service to his country and his sacrifices will not be... ...More
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, thanks nurses, corpsmen, and medics for their service in support of the fighting force.
USCENTCOM, National Nurses Week salute
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, thanks nurses, corpsmen, and medics for their service in support of the fighting force.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, addresses force readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USCENTCOM commander addresses force readiness
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, addresses force readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, and the USCENTCOM team thank the children of the USCENTCOM family during the Month of the Military Child.
USCENTCOM celebrates the Month of the Military Child
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, and the USCENTCOM team thank the children of the USCENTCOM family during the Month of the Military Child.
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, sends best wishes to Muslims in the United States, the Middle East, and around the world during the holy month of Ramadan.
USCENTCOM Ramadan greeting
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, sends best wishes to Muslims in the United States, the Middle East, and around the world during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Afghanistan, March 17, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war- winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Afghanistan, March 17, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war- winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)
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The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: DOD Response
The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Payton, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, participates in a casualty response drill while preparing for exercise Native Fury 20 in the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22, 2020. Native Fury is an exercise where units from I Marine Expeditionary Force employ a variety of different techniques to accomplish several training objectives. The exercise involves live fire and maneuver training with urban environment training facilities, skill development and exchange with the armed forces of the United Arab Emiratis, ship-to-shore offloads of personnel, equipment and humanitarian resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores)
Native Fury 2020
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Payton, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, participates in a casualty response drill while preparing for exercise Native Fury 20 in the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores)
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U.S. Soldiers in Alpha Company, 4-118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, in the South Carolina Army National Guard, conduct tank gunnery training while deployed in the Middle East, Feb. 4, 2020. The unit is deployed to support Operation Spartan Shield. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Cindi King)
30th ABCT tank gunnery training
U.S. Soldiers in Alpha Company, 4-118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, in the South Carolina Army National Guard, conduct tank gunnery training, Feb. 4, 2020. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Cindi King)
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A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a non-lethal weapons training exercise, Jan. 18, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed to employ ground, logistics and air capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon)
Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC)
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a non-lethal weapons training exercise, Jan. 18, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed... ...More
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"On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of our fallen American Soldier who was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry, Operation Inherent Resolve Sgt. Curry's service to his country and his sacrifices will not be forgotten." - General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., U.S. Marines
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, thanks nurses, corpsmen, and medics for their service in support of the fighting force.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, addresses force readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, and the USCENTCOM team thank the children of the USCENTCOM family during the Month of the Military Child.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command, sends best wishes to Muslims in the United States, the Middle East, and around the world during the holy month of Ramadan.
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Afghanistan, March 17, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war- winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)
The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Payton, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, participates in a casualty response drill while preparing for exercise Native Fury 20 in the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22, 2020. Native Fury is an exercise where units from I Marine Expeditionary Force employ a variety of different techniques to accomplish several training objectives. The exercise involves live fire and maneuver training with urban environment training facilities, skill development and exchange with the armed forces of the United Arab Emiratis, ship-to-shore offloads of personnel, equipment and humanitarian resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores)
U.S. Soldiers in Alpha Company, 4-118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, in the South Carolina Army National Guard, conduct tank gunnery training while deployed in the Middle East, Feb. 4, 2020. The unit is deployed to support Operation Spartan Shield. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Cindi King)
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a non-lethal weapons training exercise, Jan. 18, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed to employ ground, logistics and air capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon)

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1000 hours: Team Effort Earns Historical Veterans Day Achievement
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor separates from a KC-10 Extender after refueling over an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26, 2016. The F-22s are providing strategic close air support with several other Coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq and have also performed approximately half (51%) of all escort missions in Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)