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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2020) An E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of OIR, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)
USS Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations
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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 28, 2020) - The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 28. Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)
USS Princeton conducts live-fire training
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., United States Central Command commander, talks to a group of Army Soldiers during a visit to the Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Sept. 13, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. CENTCOM maintains the capability to perform all critical missions in the region, ensuring the protection of U.S. forces, and takes all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
CENTCOM commander visits Al Dhafra's joint forces
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Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, swapped leaders during a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Set. 9, 2020. Lt. Gen. Paul Calvert (right), Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (central), commanding general, U.S. Central Command, and Lt. Gen. Pat White (left), III Armored Corps commanding general, salute during a ceremony to welcome Gen. Calvert as the new CJTF-OIR commander.
CJTF-OIR Change of Command Ceremony
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U.S. Air Force Airmen unload humanitarian aid supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Beirut, Lebanon on Aug. 6, 2020. U.S. Central Command is coordinating with the Lebanese Armed Forces and U.S. Embassy-Beirut to transport critical supplies as quickly as possible to support the needs of the Lebanese people.
Immediate Relief Aid to Lebanon
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U.S. Central Command extends our heartfelt condolences to the people of Lebanon in the wake of yesterday's explosion in Beirut. Our thoughts, well wishes, and support are with you during this very difficult tragedy.
Heartfelt Condolences
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ARABIAN SEA (July 26, 2020) Lt. Amy Blades-Langjahr, from Casper, Wyo., signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, to launch off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Christoph/Released)
Nimitz CSG Sailor Signals F/A-18E to Launch
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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 15, 2020. The F-35 Lightning II is an agile, versatile, high-performance, multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)
F-35 crews conquer new territory in CENTCOM AOR
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen Frank McKenzie, CDR, U.S. Central Command sits with Saudi Arabian Maj. Gen. Khalid bin Abdullah AlShablan, commander, Prince Sultan Air Base, during a visit to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 9, 2020. During the visit, Gen McKenzie was able to visit with Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen around the base and see how Prince Sultan Air Base is sustaining and defending its region in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Tisha Yates).
U.S. Marine Corps Gen Frank McKenzie, CDR, U.S. Central Command, visits Prince Sultan Air Base
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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2020) An E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of OIR, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka)
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 28, 2020) - The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 28. Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., United States Central Command commander, talks to a group of Army Soldiers during a visit to the Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Sept. 13, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. CENTCOM maintains the capability to perform all critical missions in the region, ensuring the protection of U.S. forces, and takes all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the military organization to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, swapped leaders during a change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Set. 9, 2020. Lt. Gen. Paul Calvert (right), Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (central), commanding general, U.S. Central Command, and Lt. Gen. Pat White (left), III Armored Corps commanding general, salute during a ceremony to welcome Gen. Calvert as the new CJTF-OIR commander.
U.S. Air Force Airmen unload humanitarian aid supplies from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Beirut, Lebanon on Aug. 6, 2020. U.S. Central Command is coordinating with the Lebanese Armed Forces and U.S. Embassy-Beirut to transport critical supplies as quickly as possible to support the needs of the Lebanese people.
U.S. Central Command extends our heartfelt condolences to the people of Lebanon in the wake of yesterday's explosion in Beirut. Our thoughts, well wishes, and support are with you during this very difficult tragedy.
ARABIAN SEA (July 26, 2020) Lt. Amy Blades-Langjahr, from Casper, Wyo., signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, to launch off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Christoph/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 15, 2020. The F-35 Lightning II is an agile, versatile, high-performance, multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen Frank McKenzie, CDR, U.S. Central Command sits with Saudi Arabian Maj. Gen. Khalid bin Abdullah AlShablan, commander, Prince Sultan Air Base, during a visit to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 9, 2020. During the visit, Gen McKenzie was able to visit with Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen around the base and see how Prince Sultan Air Base is sustaining and defending its region in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Tisha Yates).

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Task Force Southwest Marines prep for Afghanistan deployment
A Marine with Task Force Southwest fires an Mk 19 grenade launcher during a combined arms range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 18, 2016. About 25 Marines trained to familiarize themselves on the weapon system in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The unit will work in a training and advisory capacity with the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police to reaffirm our commitment to the stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)