Adm. Brad Cooper addresses media at the Pentagon

Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, addresses media at the Pentagon during a briefing on the blockade against ships attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. Adm. Cooper also highlighted his most recent trip to the Middle East where he visited with U.S. service members and engaged regional allies and partners. (DoW courtesy video)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16. The ship's embarked carrier air wing includes eight F-35C stealth fighters, F/A-18 fighter jets, EA-18G electronic attack aircraft, E-2D command and control planes, MH-60 helicopters and CMV-22B Ospreys for logistics support. (U.S. Navy photo)

U.S. Navy enforces the blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian ports

Audio of a Sailor aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), with video from the guided-missile destroyer’s embarked helicopter flying over the Gulf of Oman, as the U.S. Navy diverts a merchant vessel while enforcing the blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian ports. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs video)

CENTCOM Commander Provides Update on Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, April 9, 2026. (U.S. Central Command Video)

B-2 Spirit Takes off for a Mission During Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Airmen conduct B-2 Spirit aircraft operations at a base in the U.S. Strategic Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury, April 2, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Conducts Flight Operations During Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Sailors conducts flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, April 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

U.S. Airmen prepare a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Airmen prepare a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during Operation Epic Fury, March 29, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)

KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Fighter Aircraft during Operation Epic Fury

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II and F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 5, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)

U.S. Air Force Fighters Take Off During Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft take off for a mission, during Operation Epic Fury, April 4, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)

KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons in support of Epic Fury

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, April 2, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) supports Operation Epic Fury

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)

USS Bainbridge Conducts a CWIS Pre-Action Calibration

Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires the close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a pre-action calibration (PAC) fire while underway during Operation Epic Fury, March 19, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Conducts a Replenishment at Sea During Operation Epic Fury

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Conducts a Replenishment at Sea during Operation Epic Fury, March 18, 2026. (U.S. Navy video)

Public Releases

U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Enter Iranian Port, Violate Blockade April 19, 2026
U.S. to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports April 12, 2026
U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz April 11, 2026
U.S. Continues Strikes into Iran After Successful Rescue of F-15E Aircrew April 5, 2026
CENTCOM Refutes Media Claims of U.S. Strikes in Lamerd, Iran March 31, 2026
Readout of CENTCOM Commander’s Visit to Israel March 31, 2026
Statement on Non-Combat Related Injury Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln March 26, 2026
Statement on the KC-135 Incident March 14, 2026
All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed Deceased March 13, 2026
Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq March 13, 2026
Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq March 12, 2026
Civilians Warned to Avoid Ports Used by Iranian Forces March 11, 2026
U.S. Central Command Update March 8, 2026
Operation Epic Fury Update March 8, 2026
U.S. Forces Issue Safety Warning to Civilians in Iran March 8, 2026
Bahrain, UK, U.S. Hold Virtual C-SIPA Defence Working Group Meeting March 6, 2026

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US, Uzbek soldiers build new lines of communication

Staff Sgt. Joshua Atanovich, 149th Military Engagement Team, shares his experiences during a discussion with Uzbek soldiers about wave propagation and high frequency transmission on the first day of a tactical communications military-to-military engagement June 13, 2017, at the Tashkent Institute of Information Technologies in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The discussion provided both Uzbek and U.S. Army Soldiers clarity for overcoming real-world obstacles, and solutions to apply when in a tactical field environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Gordley, 149th Military Engagement Team)

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