U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, April 9, 2026. (U.S. Central Command Video)
U.S. Airmen prepare a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during Operation Epic Fury, March 29, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)
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 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)
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)
The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conducts flight operations during Operation Epic Fury, March 8, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails and conducts flight operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026.
USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) fires Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, conduct a news conference at U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fla., March 5, 2026.
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers taxi for takeoff in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Air Force Video)
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts flight operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy video)
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)

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2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade completes operational readiness cycle
The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 24, 2017. Approximately 600 soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps completed an eight-week operational readiness cycle at the Helmand Province Regional Military Training Center with assistance from U.S. Marine advisors assigned to Task Force Southwest. Throughout the course, the soldiers learned infantry tactics and weapons techniques in order to enhance their warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)