U.S. Central Command Photo Gallery

MARCENT commander meets with Task Force Southwest, Helmand key leaders
Governor Hayatullah Hayat, center-right, the governor of Helmand Province, and Lt. Gen. William Beydler, center-left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speak during a key leader engagement at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, June 18, 2017. Beydler met with key Afghan National Defense Security Force personnel stationed in Helmand Province while receiving a first-hand look at Task Force Southwest’s current mission of training, advising and assisting their Afghan counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)

Photo by: Sgt. Justin Updegraff |  VIRIN: 170618-M-TV331-0109.JPG
U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie "Mach" Kluesner, the pilot assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, conducts pre-flight checks before takeoff at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 17, 2025. The team is performing at the Dubai Airshow to showcase the capabilities of the F-35A to nations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron in Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs aerial maneuvers Nov. 16, 2025, over Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The multi-role fighter aircraft rehearsed its performance prior to the Dubai Airshow 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner, pilot of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, performs aerial maneuvers at the Dubai Airshow, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 17, 2025. The demonstration highlights the F-35A’s agility and advanced capabilities to audiences attending the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducts a flyover at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 17, 2025. The Dubai Airshow features aircraft and demonstrations from around the world, highlighting global aviation innovation and capability. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft flown by the F-35 aerial demonstration team assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs aerial maneuvers Nov. 15, 2025, over Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The fifth-generation stealth fighter rehearsed its performance prior to the Dubai Airshow 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, flies over spectators at the Dubai Airshow 2025, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The B-52 flew from Rota, Spain, to participate in the event, showcasing U.S. airpower on a global stage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylin Rust)
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft flown by the F-35 aerial demonstration team assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs aerial maneuvers Nov. 15, 2025, over Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The fifth-generation stealth fighter rehearsed its performance prior to the Dubai Airshow 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)
The Israel Defense Force SA’AR 6-class corvette INS Magen, left, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), center, and the Israel Defense Force SA’AR 5-class corvette INS Hanit sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, Nov. 13, 2025. Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
U.S. Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility perform maintenance and execute taxiing procedures for A-10C Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, before the Warthogs take off to conduct a routine training sortie, November 4, 2025. The A-10 has provided dedicated close air support for the Air Force for nearly 50 years. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. James Cason)
U.S. Sailors conduct a visit, board, search, and seizure training exercise on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.