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)

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 Gerald R. Ford Conducts Flight Operations During Operation Epic Fury

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)

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 Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) supports Operation Epic Fury

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 supports Operation Epic Fury

USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) fires Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)

Hegseth, CENTCOM Commander Brief Press

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.

B-52H Stratofortress Bombers Support Operation Epic Fury

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)

USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury

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)

USS Spruance (DDG 111) Fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile

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)

Public Releases

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
Secretary of War to Visit CENTCOM Headquarters March 4, 2026
Operation Epic Fury Update March 2, 2026
Operation Epic Fury Update March 2, 2026

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180414-F-FH950-0175

The 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion conduct a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018 from King Abdullah II Air Base in Az-Zarqa, Jordan, April 14, 2018. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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